On Sunday, the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) was raised to ₹88.7 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, marking the second increase in just 48 hours. This hike follows a ₹2 per kg increase announced on Friday by Indraprastha Gas Ltd, which cited rising input gas costs and the appreciation of the US dollar as reasons for the adjustment. The Noida Auto Union, led by president Lal Babu, is considering fare hikes for auto drivers, who have not seen fare increases since 2015. They plan to approach the Noida transport department to advocate for fare adjustments that reflect the current CNG prices, similar to those in Delhi. In Delhi, CNG is priced at ₹80.09 per kg, and auto drivers charge ₹30 for the first 1.5 kilometers and ₹11 for subsequent kilometers. The repeated CNG price hikes have drawn criticism from driver unions, which argue that the increases impose an unbearable financial burden on drivers already struggling with inflation and maintenance costs. Union leaders are urging the government to either roll back the CNG price hikes or revise auto fares to ensure drivers can sustain their livelihoods.