CNG prices hiked by Rs 1 per Kg from today; petrol, diesel also see fresh increase across metros
New Delhi, May 23
Compressed Natural Gas prices have been increased by Rs 1 per kg with effect from Saturday, reportedly issued by Indraprastha Gas Limited, adding to the commuting burden for users of CNG-powered vehicles. The latest revision comes alongside fresh hikes in petrol and diesel prices across major metropolitan cities.
The latest revision also pushed petrol and diesel prices higher in all four metros. In Delhi, petrol rose by 87 paise to Rs 99.51 per litre from Rs 98.64, leaving it just 49 paise short of the Rs 100 mark. Diesel in the capital is up 91 paise to Rs 92.49 per litre from Rs 91.58.
Kolkata recorded one of the steepest hikes, with petrol up 94 paise to Rs 110.64 per litre and diesel up 95 paise to Rs 97.02 per litre. Mumbai saw petrol increase 90 paise to Rs 108.49 per litre and diesel rise 94 paise to Rs 95.02 per litre. In Chennai, petrol moved up 82 paise to Rs 105.31 per litre while diesel increased 87 paise to Rs 96.98 per litre, sources said.
With CNG now dearer by Rs 1 per kg, daily commuters using auto-rickshaws, taxis, and CNG-run private vehicles will face higher running costs. The CNG hike also impacts public transport fleets in cities like Delhi and Mumbai, where a large share of buses and cabs run on the fuel.
Fuel prices in India are revised based on international crude and gas rates, exchange rates, and local levies. The recent increases come amid elevated global energy prices due to ongoing West Asia tensions and supply concerns, which have kept both crude oil and natural gas markets volatile.
The back-to-back hikes in CNG, petrol, and diesel are set to raise transport and logistics costs, with potential knock-on effects on inflation. For households, the impact will be felt through higher commuting expenses and possible increases in prices of goods transported by road.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs 99.51 for petrol in Delhi?! Just 49 paise away from Rs 100! And in Kolkata it's already Rs 110.64. This is insane. I've started carpooling with colleagues and taking the metro more often, but not everyone has that option. The government needs to reduce taxes on fuel instead of silently approving these hikes every few days.
I understand global prices are volatile due to West Asia tensions, but why are Indian consumers always the ones bearing the full brunt? Other countries have price stabilization mechanisms. Here, every international fluctuation translates directly to our pockets. Plus, the CNG hike will push up auto fares and bus ticket prices too. Vicious cycle! 😤
Living in Mumbai, we're used to high prices but this is getting ridiculous. Rs 108.49 per litre! I take a cab to work every day and my monthly commute cost has gone up by at least Rs 800-1000 in the last two months. The article rightly mentions knock-on effects on inflation - even my local sabziwala said vegetable prices will increase because of transport costs. Aap to pucho mat. 😕
I switched my car to CNG specifically to save money, and now they're hiking that too! Rs 1 per kg might not sound like much, but for daily drivers like me (50-60 km per day), it adds up to another Rs 300-400 per month. The government keeps talking about promoting cleaner fuels but then makes them expensive. Where's the logic?
I'm a small business owner who transports goods across cities.
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