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New Delhi: Torrent Gas has raised the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by ₹2.50 per kg, increasing the cost burden on auto-rickshaw drivers and raising concerns over a potential fare hike for commuters.
Auto Drivers Face Income Strain
The price hike has directly impacted auto drivers and small transport operators who rely on CNG as their primary fuel. With fares remaining unchanged, drivers say their daily earnings have been affected.
Many drivers report shrinking margins, forcing them to work longer hours to maintain their income levels.
Commuters Wary of Fare Increase
While there has been no official revision in fares yet, commuters fear that continued fuel price hikes may soon translate into higher travel costs.
For daily passengers, even a small increase could disrupt monthly budgets.
What Is CNG
Compressed Natural Gas is a cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel, widely used in urban transport. It produces fewer emissions and has seen growing adoption across Indian cities.
However, rising prices are now affecting its cost advantage.
Fuel Prices Rising Across Segments
The hike comes amid a broader trend of fuel price increases by private retailers such as Shell India and Nayara Energy, driven by rising global crude oil prices.
Meanwhile, state-run oil companies, which control a majority of the fuel market, have kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged.
Pressure on Affordable Transport
With both CNG and conventional fuel prices rising, concerns are growing over the affordability of daily transport. If the trend continues, demands for fare revisions and relief measures are likely to increase.