Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), one of India’s largest City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies, has launched the second edition of its highly successful initiative, ‘MGL CNG Mahotsav,’ following the popularity of last year’s edition. This year’s scheme, which began on October 1, 2024, is designed to promote the purchase of new commercial Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, as well as retrofitting existing commercial vehicles in the regions of Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad.
The primary objective of the ‘MGL CNG Mahotsav’ is to encourage a shift towards CNG vehicles, which are recognised for their cleaner and more environmentally friendly fuel options. To incentivise this transition, MGL has collaborated with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to promote new CNG vehicles, as well as with leading distributors of CNG kits for quality retrofitting.
As part of the initiative, attractive incentives are being offered in the form of CNG fuel cards, which can be valued up to ₹4.5 lakhs, depending on the vehicle model. For newly purchased vehicles and retrofitted ones, the incentives vary by vehicle tonnage. Commercial vehicles with a tonnage of 15 tons or more are eligible for a fuel card worth ₹4,50,000. For vehicles in the 10 to 15 tons range, the incentive is ₹3,15,000, while vehicles with a tonnage between 3.5 and 10 tons receive ₹1,80,000. Additionally, buses are eligible for an incentive of ₹2,70,000.
Commenting on the launch, Ashu Shinghal, Managing Director of Mahanagar Gas Limited, expressed enthusiasm about the success of the previous edition and the potential of this new initiative. He emphasised that the company’s goal is to accelerate the adoption of CNG in the commercial vehicle segment, which not only promotes sustainability but also delivers substantial savings for vehicle owners. By encouraging the use of cleaner fuel, MGL aims to positively impact both the environment and the economy, contributing to greener urban transportation.
The CNG fuel cards can be redeemed at MGL’s CNG stations, including select BEST bus depots like those in Ghatkopar and Goregaon. To enhance convenience and reduce wait times, customers can book filling slots through the “MGL Tez” app.
