CNG Price Hiked By Rs 1 Again In Delhi, Third Increase In 10 Days Pushes Rate To Rs 81/Kg

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in New Delhi have been increased again, marking the third fuel price hike in less than 10 days.CNG prices were raised by Rs 1 per kilogram, taking the rate from Rs 80.09 per kg to Rs 81.09 per kg in the national capital.

The latest increase comes shortly after petrol and diesel prices were also revised upward on Saturday morning.

Petrol and diesel prices also increased

Petrol prices in Delhi have gone up by 87 paise, rising from Rs 98.64 per litre to Rs 99.51 per litre.

Diesel prices were increased by 91 paise, moving from Rs 91.58 per litre to Rs 92.49 per litre.

The repeated rise in fuel prices over the past 10 days has added to concerns over transportation costs and inflationary pressure.

Fuel rates across metro cities

Revised petrol prices across the four metro cities now stand

at:

Delhi: Rs 99.51 per litre

Kolkata: Rs 110.64 per litre

Mumbai: Rs 108.49 per litre

Chennai: Rs 105.31 per litre

Diesel prices in the four metros are now:

Delhi: Rs 92.49 per litre

Kolkata: Rs 97.02 per litre

Mumbai: Rs 95.02 per litre

Chennai: Rs 96.98 per litre

Rates vary from state to state depending on the incidence of VAT.

Third increase in 10 days

The latest revisions mean fuel prices have now been raised three times within a period of less than 10 days. The increase in CNG prices is expected to affect transport operators and daily commuters who depend on gas-powered vehicles in Delhi.

The fresh hike in petrol, diesel and CNG rates comes amid continued concerns over rising fuel costs and their impact on household expenses and transport charges.