Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has become more expensive in the national capital and surrounding areas starting today. Authorities have raised CNG prices by one rupee per kilogram in Delhi, representing the second upward revision within two days. This adjustment comes amid turbulence in global energy markets triggered by the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz linked to conflict in the Middle East.
CNG serves as a primary fuel for thousands of autorickshaws and taxis operating across the National Capital Region (NCR). Following the latest hike, the price in Delhi now stands at Rs 80.09 per kg. In neighbouring areas, rates are higher: Rs 88.70 per kg in both Noida and Ghaziabad, Rs 85.12 per kg in Gurugram, and Rs 88.58 per kg in Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, and Shamli.
This latest increase follows a Rs 2 per kg rise implemented by the government just days earlier in Delhi, which had taken the price from Rs 77.09 to Rs 79.09 per kg. A similar price adjustment was reported in Mumbai a day before the initial Delhi hike.
ALSO READ : India and Netherlands Upgrade Bilateral Ties to Strategic Partnership Level
The repeated revisions reflect the impact of international supply disruptions on domestic fuel costs. Consumers relying on CNG for daily commuting and commercial transport in the NCR will bear the immediate brunt of these changes, potentially influencing overall transportation expenses in the region.
The hikes align with broader pressures on energy pricing due to geopolitical tensions affecting key maritime routes. While the increases are modest per unit, their cumulative effect over a short period could add up for heavy users such as public transport operators and individual vehicle owners.
This development underscores the sensitivity of India’s fuel market to global events, even as authorities manage local pricing for widely used alternatives to petrol and diesel. Commuters and fleet operators are advised to factor in the updated rates for their budgeting in the coming days.
