Delhi’s auto and taxi unions demand an increase in passenger fares after the price of CNG rises in the city. Multiple outlets report that CNG is now priced at ₹86.98 per kg following an increase of ₹3.89 per kg. Unions say the higher fuel cost is squeezing earnings and they call for the government or the Delhi government’s intervention to adjust fares.
Outlets also note that the unions warn of disruption if their demands are not met. NDTV and Business Line report that unions plan to strike on September 9, while others describe the demand as a bid for higher fare rates. The Hindu adds that drivers seek CM-level action and links the request to a recent rise in CNG costs. IGL, the gas supplier referenced by The Hindu, attributes the revision to a sharp increase in global LNG prices and says the ₹3.89 per kg change is needed to offset higher input gas costs.
Mint places the ₹3.89 rise in the context of geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US, while also stating that prices are expected to ease after tensions subside. Other coverage focuses more directly on the fare negotiations and the planned strike timeline.
