The new month has brought several changes that will affect household budgets, travel and daily expenses. From September 1, 2026, prices of commercial LPG cylinders, CNG, PNG and milk have increased in several areas. Car prices have also gone up, while some airport procedures have been made easier for international passengers.Here are seven major changes that came into effect from September 1:
1. Commercial LPG cylinder price rises by Rs 9.50
Government-owned oil marketing companies have increased the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 9.50 from September 1, 2026.Following the hike, a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 2,747.50. The companies had reduced the price by more than Rs 200 on August 1.However, there has been no change in the price of 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders.
2. CNG and PNG become more expensive
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased CNG and domestic PNG prices in Mumbai and nearby areas from September 1.CNG has become costlier by Rs 2 per kg and will now cost Rs 88 per kg. Domestic PNG prices have increased by Rs 1 per SCM.The increase in fuel prices is also expected to affect transportation costs, including auto and taxi fares.
3. LPG customers without e-KYC may face higher costs
Oil marketing companies had set August 31, 2026, as the deadline for completing LPG e-KYC. The deadline had earlier been extended from August 23 to August 31.Customers who have not completed the required e-KYC may face difficulties with LPG services from September 1 and could potentially have to pay more for cylinders.
4. Cars and SUVs become more expensive
Buying a new car has become costlier from September 1, with several leading automobile manufacturers announcing price hikes.Prices of selected car and SUV models have increased by up to Rs 25,000. Some major companies have raised vehicle prices for the third time this year, citing higher production costs.
5. Milk prices increase by Rs 9 per litre in Mumbai
Milk prices have also increased in Mumbai from September 1. The hike applies to milk supplied directly from dairies rather than packaged milk.The price has increased by Rs 9 per litre, from Rs 93 to Rs 102. Milk traders have attributed the increase to higher cattle maintenance and fodder costs.
6. Boarding pass stamping no longer required for international travel
International passengers travelling from India will no longer need to get their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters.Passengers can complete the immigration process by showing their electronic boarding pass on a mobile phone or presenting a printed copy. The move is expected to reduce waiting time at airports.
7. Auto and taxi fares rise in Mumbai
Travelling by auto-rickshaw and taxi in Mumbai has become more expensive from September 1.Auto fares have increased by Rs 1 per km, while taxi fares have gone up by Rs 2 per km.
The minimum auto fare has risen from Rs 26 to Rs 27, while the minimum taxi fare has increased from Rs 31 to Rs 33.Fares for shared autos have also increased by Rs 1 per km. The latest fare revision was approved by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA).