CNG Price Hiked Again in Delhi, Fourth Increase in Less Than Two Weeks

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The burden on commuters in Delhi increased once again on Tuesday as CNG prices were hiked by Rs 2 per kg, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks. With the latest revision, CNG in the national capital now costs Rs 83.09 per kg.

For thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers, cab operators, and daily commuters who depend on CNG as a cheaper alternative to petrol and diesel, the repeated hikes are becoming difficult to manage. Many transport operators say their earnings are shrinking while expenses continue to rise almost every week.

According to Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL), the latest increase has taken the total rise in CNG prices to Rs 4 per kg since May 15. The continuous revisions are being linked to volatility in global crude oil markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which are affecting fuel costs worldwide.

The impact is expected to be felt strongly in cities like Delhi and Mumbai, where a large number of buses, taxis, and commercial vehicles run on CNG. Transport unions have already started expressing concern, warning that fare hikes may become unavoidable if fuel prices continue to rise.

The latest CNG hike comes at a time when petrol and diesel prices are also climbing steadily across the country. Fuel rates were revised upward again on Monday, marking the fourth increase in just 11 days.

In Delhi, petrol prices have now crossed the Rs 100 mark, reaching Rs 102.12 per litre, while diesel prices climbed to Rs 95.20 per litre. Similar increases have also been reported in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.

Experts believe the rising prices are mainly being driven by unstable international crude oil rates, India’s heavy dependence on fuel imports, and fluctuations in the rupee against the US dollar.

For ordinary consumers, however, the reasons matter less than the impact. From daily travel expenses to transportation costs for goods and services, the rising fuel prices are expected to put additional pressure on household budgets in the coming weeks.