Delhi Sees Back-to-Back CNG Price Hikes, Now at ₹80.09 per kg
Delhi CNG price raised by ₹1 per kg, second hike in 48 hours
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The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Delhi has increased by ₹1 per kg, marking the second hike in 48 hours. The new price is now ₹80.09 per kg, up from ₹79.09 per kg, impacting daily commuters reliant on CNG vehicles in the National Capital Region (NCR).
- 01CNG prices in Delhi have risen to ₹80.09 per kg following a ₹1 increase on May 17.
- 02This is the second price hike in just 48 hours, with a previous increase of ₹2 per kg occurring on May 15.
- 03The price adjustments are expected to affect daily commuters, particularly those using CNG-run autos and taxis.
- 04The updates to CNG prices were made available on the Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) website at 6 am.
- 05Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged citizens to conserve fuel amid rising global tensions.
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In a concerning trend for commuters in the National Capital Region (NCR), the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Delhi has been raised by ₹1 per kg, bringing the new cost to ₹80.09 per kg. This increase, effective from May 17, follows a previous hike of ₹2 per kg just two days earlier, highlighting a worrying pattern of rising fuel costs. The adjustments were made public on the Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) website at 6 am. These back-to-back hikes are likely to have a significant impact on daily commuters who rely on CNG-powered vehicles, including autos and taxis, as well as private cars. The rising prices come amid a backdrop of global tensions, particularly in West Asia, which has prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call for fuel conservation among citizens. As transportation costs continue to rise, commuters in the NCR may need to adjust their budgets to accommodate these new fuel prices.
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The increase in CNG prices will likely lead to higher transportation costs for daily commuters in the NCR, affecting their overall travel expenses.
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