Fuel prices up: Piped gas for cooking now ₹39.5, CNG ₹66

The price of compressed natural gas (CNG) has seen an unprecedented hike of over Rs 18 in less than a year in Mumbai, with a fresh hike of Rs 2.50 per kg from Sunday morning. The rate of piped gas has also gone up by Rs 1.50 a unit.

- Somit.Sen

The hikes have raised fears of a possible auto-taxi fare hike in the region this year, and an increase in school bus fees besides hiked fares for transportation in private buses running on CNG.

The CNG hike will be a huge burden for over 8 lakh consumers, including over 3 lakh car users who opted for the green fuel as it was cheaper than petrol and diesel besides being environment-friendly. This is the fifth hike since October and it has gone up by Rs 14 since October.

The revised prices of CNG — inclusive of all taxes — in Mumbai metropolitan region from Sunday morning will be Rs 66 per kg while rate of piped gas will rise to Rs 39.50 per unit.