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IN PHOTOS: Commuters, operators heave sigh of relief as Mumbai's CNG crisis ends

Updated On: 18 November, 2025 08:07 PM IST | Divya Nair

In a major relief for Mumbaikars — especially taxi and auto drivers, app-cab operators and school van owners — Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) on Tuesday confirmed that natural gas supply has been fully restored after GAIL repaired its damaged pipeline in the RCF Trombay premises. By evening, the long queues vanished and CNG stations across Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai were back to normal. (PICS/ SHADAB KHAN & NIMESH DAVE)

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CNG supply restoration brings cheer to taxi drivers at Tardeo station. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
CNG supply restoration brings cheer to taxi drivers at Tardeo station. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
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In its latest update, MGL stated: “The rectification work of GAIL’s damaged main gas pipeline in RCF Trombay premises has been completed and gas supply to MGL’s City Gate Station (CGS), Wadala by GAIL has been restored. The gas supply to the affected CNG stations in Mumbai, Thane & Navi Mumbai has been restored. Restoration of gas supply to affected Industrial & Commercial customers is in progress.” PIC/SHADAB KHAN

In its latest update, MGL stated: “The rectification work of GAIL’s damaged main gas pipeline in RCF Trombay premises has been completed and gas supply to MGL’s City Gate Station (CGS), Wadala by GAIL has been restored. The gas supply to the affected CNG stations in Mumbai, Thane & Navi Mumbai has been restored. Restoration of gas supply to affected Industrial & Commercial customers is in progress.” PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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According to MGL, the supply was restored on Tuesday around 3.30-4 pm. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

According to MGL, the supply was restored on Tuesday around 3.30-4 pm. PIC/SHADAB KHAN

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Mumbai Police in Borivali ensure smooth and fair refuelling at a CNG station. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

Mumbai Police in Borivali ensure smooth and fair refuelling at a CNG station. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

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The disruption began when third-party damage occurred to GAIL’s main pipeline inside the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) Trombay compound, cutting off flow to MGL’s Wadala City Gate Station and impacting a large number of CNG stations across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

The disruption began when third-party damage occurred to GAIL’s main pipeline inside the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) Trombay compound, cutting off flow to MGL’s Wadala City Gate Station and impacting a large number of CNG stations across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

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With the supply resuming, the pressure has rapidly normalised across the network, and queues have started clearing. All CNG stations are now receiving gas. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

With the supply resuming, the pressure has rapidly normalised across the network, and queues have started clearing. All CNG stations are now receiving gas. PIC/NIMESH DAVE

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