Calculate your MNGL bill
Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited Bill Calculator
Priced at MNGL's real domestic tariff
Estimated bill
₹2,060.00
≈ ₹1,030.00/month equivalent
- Gas charge
- ₹2,060.00
- Fixed charge
- ₹0.00
How to calculate your MNGL PNG gas bill
- 1Select MNGL as your CGD/provider.
- 2Enter your SCM consumption from your meter or last bill.
- 3Choose your connection type, if applicable.
- 4Get your itemised bill — gas charge, fixed charge and total.
PNG consumption — quick reference table
| SCM (per cycle) | ~Cooking-days equivalent | Approx. monthly cost (IGL) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 SCM | ~5 days/month | ₹270.45 |
| 20 SCM | ~10 days/month | ₹518.40 |
| 30 SCM | ~15 days/month | ₹766.35 |
| 40 SCM | ~20 days/month | ₹1,014.30 |
| 60 SCM | ~30 days/month | ₹1,510.20 |
| 80 SCM | ~40 days/month | ₹2,006.10 |
| 100 SCM | ~50 days/month | ₹2,502.00 |
Approximate figures at Indraprastha Gas Limited's real rate (₹49.59/SCM), using the ~1 SCM ≈ 1 cooking-day benchmark, for quick browsing only — your own CGD's rate may differ; use the calculator above for your specific provider.
Understanding SCM units
A Standard Cubic Metre (SCM) is the billing unit for piped natural gas — roughly one day of standard cooking (two meals) for an average family on a typical domestic burner. It is a useful mental benchmark, not an exact conversion: actual usage varies with household size, cooking style and burner efficiency.
Why your MNGL bill covers ~60 days
MNGL bills every two months, so the SCM figure and total on your bill represent that whole period — not a single month. Don't compare a bi-monthly PNG total directly against one LPG cylinder's cost; use the monthly-equivalent figure the calculator shows above for a fair, like-for-like comparison.
Why most gas bill calculators are wrong in 2026
They use a flat, generic rate
Most gas calculators ask you to type in your own per-SCM rate, or quietly apply one national-average figure. Real PNG tariffs vary a lot by CGD — as of today, IGL charges ₹49.59/SCM while GGL charges ₹55.27/SCM — a 11% difference for the exact same consumption, computed live from our own tariff files, not invented for this page.
They ignore bi-monthly billing confusion
Most PNG connections bill every two months, but generic calculators present the total as if it were a monthly figure — leaving users thinking their gas bill just doubled when actually it's covering twice the period. We always show the monthly-equivalent figure alongside the real cycle total.
They skip the fixed/meter charge
Many quick calculators price only the SCM consumption and quietly drop the separate fixed/meter charge every CGD applies — understating the real bill by exactly that amount every single cycle. Our formula includes it; see the breakdown below.
The correct PNG billing formula
The formula, in full
Gas charge = SCM consumed × rate per SCM
+ Fixed/meter charge (₹0.00/cycle)
= Total bill
Worked at MNGL's real rate of ₹51.50/SCM: 40 SCM × ₹51.50 = ₹2,060.00 gas charge, + ₹0.00 fixed charge = ₹2,060.00.
This is the exact function and tariff our calculator uses for MNGL — not a simplified restatement. Unlike electricity, domestic PNG billing in India generally isn't telescopic-slabbed — every SCM is billed at the same per-unit rate.
MNGL domestic PNG tariff
| Slab (SCM) | Rate (₹/SCM) |
|---|---|
| 0–above | ₹51.50 |
| Fixed charge | ₹0.00/cycle |
Effective from 16 June 2026 · Verified 2 September 2026 · source. SOURCED — rate (₹51.50/SCM) taken directly from MNGL's own official rate card (PMC + PCMC area, effective midnight 16 Jun 2026). MNGL applies a 4-SCM-per-cycle minimum-consumption rule (billed as if you used 4 SCM even if actual usage is lower), which this calculator does NOT model — real bills for very low usage (under 4 SCM/cycle) will be higher than this estimate. No separate flat fixed/meter charge beyond that minimum-consumption rule was found on the official rate card; one-time registration (₹500), late-payment (₹100) and reconnection (₹1,500) charges are excluded since they aren't part of a regular bill.
Two worked examples
Lower usage
₹1,030.00
20 SCM · ₹1,030.00 gas charge + ₹0.00 fixed
Higher usage
₹4,120.00
80 SCM · ₹4,120.00 gas charge + ₹0.00 fixed
How per-CGD billing changes your gas bill
The exact same 20 SCM — priced at each provider's real tariff, computed live by this calculator's own engine. We only compare CGDs with a source-verified tariff on file, so this list grows as we add more:
| CGD | ₹/SCM | Fixed charge | Total (20 SCM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) | ₹55.27 | ₹0.00 | ₹1,105.40 |
| Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) | ₹49.59 | ₹45.00 | ₹1,036.80 |
| Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL) | ₹51.50 | ₹0.00 | ₹1,030.00 |
Why your gas bill might be higher than your neighbor's
A different CGD — or a different zone of the same one
Even a nearby address can be served by a different CGD, and some providers (like Gujarat Gas) price different zones of the same city differently. See the CGD comparison above — a few kilometres can genuinely mean a 10%+ difference in your per-SCM rate.
More winter cooking and geyser use
Colder months bring longer stovetop cooking sessions and, in homes that have one, heavier use of a gas geyser for hot water — both add real SCM consumption, not a billing error.
A larger household or more frequent cooking
More people, more meals cooked at home, or dishes that need longer flame time (slow-cooked dals, tandoor-style items) all add up — SCM consumption scales with actual usage, unlike a flat per-head estimate.
A possible meter or connection issue
If your bill jumps sharply with no real change in usage, it is worth having the connection checked for a leak downstream of the meter, or confirming your last submitted/estimated reading against the meter's actual digit display.
Missed the bi-monthly billing period
If you are comparing your bill against someone on a monthly-billed connection, remember most PNG bills cover ~60 days, not 30 — see the monthly-equivalent figure above for a fair, like-for-like comparison.
Your household consumption pushes you into a costlier slab elsewhere
If your neighbor also uses electricity or gas for water heating differently, their whole-household energy mix — not just their gas bill — may differ. Compare your full electricity bill too on our electricity bill calculators.
PNG vs LPG cylinder — which costs less for you?
A real numeric comparison, not a guess — priced at MNGL's actual tariff against your own local LPG cylinder price.
PNG cost
₹2,060.00
Equivalent LPG cost
₹1,906.17
≈ 2.12 cylinders
LPG is cheaper here by about ₹153.83 per cycle.
Uses a commonly cited ~1.33 SCM-per-kg calorific equivalence to translate your PNG usage into an equivalent LPG weight — a planning approximation, not a precise thermodynamic conversion. Want to size your actual LPG usage instead? Try our LPG cylinder usage calculator.
PNG vs LPG safety
Both are safe when installed and maintained correctly. Piped natural gas is lighter than air and disperses upward in a leak; LPG is heavier than air and can pool near the floor — a factual difference in leak behavior, not a claim that either is broadly unsafe. Follow standard practice regardless: get connections checked periodically, ensure adequate kitchen ventilation, and contact your provider immediately if you smell gas.
Why your bill might spike in winter
Colder months bring more stovetop cooking time and, in homes with one, more use of a gas geyser for hot water — both add SCM consumption. A 10-15% seasonal increase over your summer baseline is common on its own and doesn't necessarily mean a leak or meter issue.
The PNGRB tariff landscape: how the math changes
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) oversees India's city gas distribution framework, but unlike electricity, individual CGD tariffs aren't set by a single state regulator — each CGD revises its own domestic PNG price periodically, largely tracking input gas costs, so rates can move up or down several times a year and don't move in lockstep across providers. That's exactly why we price every calculator against a specific, dated CGD tariff rather than one assumed national rate — see the effective-from and last-verified dates on the tariff table above, and always check them against your own current bill.
How to submit your meter reading
If MNGL's meter reader can't access your property, most CGDs let you submit a self-reading: photograph the meter's black digit display clearly, then upload it through your provider's customer app or website — look for a “submit meter reading” or “self reading” option. Keep the previous cycle's reading handy too, in case it's needed to confirm consumption.
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Frequently asked questions
How is my Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited bill calculated?
Your SCM (standard cubic metre) consumption is multiplied by Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited's current per-SCM rate, plus a flat fixed/meter charge for the billing cycle. MNGL does not use telescopic slabs for domestic PNG — every SCM is billed at the same rate. See the full formula breakdown above.
What is an SCM and how much cooking does it represent?
A Standard Cubic Metre (SCM) is the billing unit for piped natural gas, roughly equivalent to one day of standard cooking (two meals) for an average family on a typical domestic burner — a useful mental benchmark, not an exact figure since actual usage varies by household size and cooking habits.
Why is my MNGL bill bi-monthly instead of monthly?
MNGL bills every two months, so the SCM figure and total you see cover that whole period — don't compare it directly to a single LPG cylinder's cost without accounting for the longer period. Use the monthly-equivalent figure the calculator shows for a fair comparison.
Is PNG cheaper than LPG cylinders?
It depends on your consumption and local LPG price — use the PNG vs LPG comparison below with your own numbers rather than assuming either is always cheaper. PNG generally has a lower per-unit-energy cost but no cylinder-delivery hassle either way, while LPG doesn't require a fixed pipeline connection.
Why does my gas bill increase in winter?
Colder months bring more stovetop cooking time and, in homes that have one, more use of a gas geyser for hot water — both add SCM consumption. A 10-15% seasonal bump over your summer baseline is common and not a sign of a leak or meter fault by itself.
Gas ka bill kitna aata hai ek normal ghar mein?
For an average household cooking two meals a day, expect somewhere around 40-60 SCM per bi-monthly cycle — on MNGL's real rate that works out to roughly ₹2,575.00 for the cycle (about ₹1,287.50/month). Your actual bill depends on household size and cooking habits — use the calculator above for your own numbers.
PNG aur LPG mein kya farak hai?
PNG (piped natural gas) arrives continuously through an underground pipeline connection and is billed by metered SCM consumption, with no cylinder to book or store. LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) comes in a physical cylinder you book, collect or have delivered, and pay for upfront per cylinder — see our PNG vs LPG comparison below for the actual cost difference at your usage.
What is the fixed charge on my PNG bill for?
It covers the CGD's cost of maintaining the pipeline connection, meter and billing infrastructure to your home — charged regardless of how much gas you actually use that cycle, similar to an electricity connection's fixed/demand charge.
How do I check or pay my MNGL bill online?
Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited provides an online customer portal and mobile app for checking consumption history, viewing bills and paying online — check their official website for the current portal link, since these occasionally change.
How often is this calculator's tariff data verified?
We date every tariff figure with an effective-from and last-verified date, shown in the tariff table above and the footer of this page, and cite the source. MNGL's rate was last verified 2 September 2026 — check that date against your own recent bill, since a rate change between our last verification and today wouldn't yet be reflected here.