Delhi: Commuters and transport operators in Delhi-NCR will now have to pay more for compressed natural gas after another upward revision in retail prices came into effect on Tuesday. The latest increase of Rs 2 per kilogram has pushed the CNG rate in the national capital to Rs 83.09 per kg, adding to a string of recent hikes that have steadily raised transportation expenses across the region.
This marks yet another increase in CNG rates within a short span, reflecting the sustained pressure on fuel retailers amid volatile global energy markets. Since the middle of May, prices have been revised multiple times, resulting in a sharp cumulative jump that has impacted private vehicle owners as well as commercial transport services heavily dependent on natural gas.
The increase comes at a time when consumers are already dealing with higher petrol and diesel prices. Over the past several weeks, repeated revisions in conventional fuel rates have significantly increased the cost of operating personal vehicles, public transport fleets and logistics services.
Industry observers link the continuing rise to disruptions in global crude supply routes, elevated international energy prices and pressure on domestic oil marketing companies facing higher import costs. Fluctuations in global oil markets, coupled with shipping concerns in key transit corridors, have contributed to the pricing stress.
Petrol and diesel prices have also witnessed multiple upward revisions recently, with rates climbing noticeably across major cities. The increase in fuel prices is expected to influence transport fares and operating costs across sectors, potentially impacting household budgets and supply chain expenses.
Public sector oil companies, which dominate India’s fuel retail network, are reportedly under financial strain due to higher procurement costs and narrower margins despite recent price adjustments. Analysts suggest that unless global crude markets stabilise, consumers may continue to face price volatility in the weeks ahead.
The latest CNG hike is likely to particularly affect taxi operators, auto-rickshaw drivers and delivery service providers in Delhi-NCR, many of whom rely on natural gas as a comparatively economical alternative to petrol and diesel.
With fuel costs rising across categories, concerns are growing over broader inflationary pressure, especially in urban centres where transport expenses directly influence the prices of essential goods and services.
