CNG price hike in Delhi: Autorickshaw unions demand higher fare rate, threaten strike if demands unmet
CNG price hike in Delhi: On Saturday, CNG price saw a hike of ₹3.89 due to the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, said BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain. He added that the price will come down post the geopolitical tensions.
On August 29, CNG prices in Delhi increased by ₹3.89 per kg, as confirmed by Indraprastha Gas Ltd. The Delhi Transport Corporations demanded an immediate fare increase for autorickshaws and threatened a strike on September 9 if their request was not met. Auto Rickshaw Association General Secretary Rajendra Soni stated that Delhi government must raise auto and taxi fares within one week, as the fuel cost increase has greatly burdened drivers.
The All India Motor and Goods Transport Association also expressed concern over the CNG price hike. The hike has caused Delhi's CNG price to reach ₹86.98 per kg. The price revision comes amid the geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US, causing disruptions in LNG cargo movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
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