Mumbai Cab Drivers Struggle as CNG Prices Rise
Mumbai: Cab drivers fret as CNG price hike hits earnings hard

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A recent ₹2 per kilogram increase in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Mumbai has raised concerns among cab drivers, who are struggling with stagnant fares and rising operating costs. The new price of CNG is ₹86 per kg, affecting drivers' earnings significantly.
- 01CNG prices in Mumbai increased by ₹2 per kilogram, now costing ₹86 per kg.
- 02Cab drivers report that unchanged passenger fares are exacerbating their financial struggles.
- 03Drivers have faced multiple CNG price hikes, impacting their livelihoods directly.
- 04Many drivers are unable to negotiate higher fares from customers despite rising fuel costs.
- 05In New Delhi, CNG prices rose by ₹2.61 to ₹102.12 per litre, marking the fourth increase this month.
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Cab drivers in Mumbai are voicing their frustrations following a ₹2 increase in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices, which now stand at ₹86 per kg. Drivers like Faiz Khan and Maan Singh Nikam expressed that the rise in fuel costs is not matched by an increase in passenger fares, leading to significant financial strain. Khan highlighted that their earnings are not keeping pace with rising expenses, stating, 'The fares we used to get are still the exact same.' Nikam noted that this is the third price hike in CNG, emphasizing that their actual income remains low as they spend more on fuel. Another driver, Shakeel Ahmed, echoed these sentiments, indicating that customers refuse to pay more despite the increased costs, which he believes is contributing to ongoing inflation. Meanwhile, in New Delhi, CNG prices have also risen by ₹2.61 to ₹102.12 per litre, marking a troubling trend for drivers across the region.
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The increase in CNG prices is leading to reduced earnings for cab drivers, who are unable to raise fares for passengers, thus affecting their livelihoods.
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