CNG prices in Delhi have increased by ₹1 to ₹80.09 per kilogram, marking the second price rise in as many days. According to reports from The Times of India, this latest increase brings the total price rise to ₹3 per kilogram since May 15, when CNG prices were first increased to ₹2 per kilogram. In Noida-Ghaziabad, CNG prices have reached ₹88.70 per kilogram following the recent adjustment. Following the initial revision, the price in Delhi had climbed from ₹77.09 per kg to ₹79.09 per kg.
State-run oil companies attributed the price increases to efforts to offset higher input costs triggered by volatility in international energy markets. As reported by The Times of India, sources indicated that the current hikes still cover only a fraction of the surge in global fuel prices since the conflict escalated in West Asia. Despite significant underlying cost pressures, the government has implemented only a ₹1 per scm (Standard Cubic Metre) increase, significantly below the expected adjustment. This conservative approach suggests the government is managing price increases carefully amid ongoing market pressures.
The CNG price increases follow a broader pattern of fuel cost adjustments across the country. According to The Times of India, earlier this week, petrol and diesel prices were raised by ₹3 per litre amid rising global energy prices linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Following these revisions, petrol in Delhi is retailing at ₹97.77 per litre, up from ₹94.77, while diesel prices have increased from ₹87.67 to ₹90.67 per litre. The differential pricing between Delhi and Noida-Ghaziabad regions reflects regional variations in gas distribution and pricing structures across different city gas distribution areas.
Consumer reactions to the price increases have been mixed, with many expressing concerns about the impact on daily commuting costs. As reported by The Times of India, a consumer at a CNG station in Lodhi Road stated, "Prices are rising too much and they should come down. It is definitely having an impact. Drivers are not getting any benefit from it." Another consumer noted that "with the increase in CNG prices, it first went up by ₹3 and today it has increased by around ₹1 more. Poor people like us are badly affected." Consumer demand has focused on reducing CNG prices and increasing vehicle fares to offset the rising fuel costs.
