India news: CNG gas price hiked in Delhi NCR amid Iran war fallout
Key takeaways
- The price of CNG has been increase in Delhi and the surrounding regions for the second time in two days, as India grapples with the economic impact of the Iran war.
- Gas retail companies had already increased the price of CNG by Rs 2 on May 15, making Sunday's hike the second in just two days.
- "The fare for our vehicles has not increased, but CNG prices keep rising," one taxi driver told the PTI news agency.
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The price of CNG has been increase in Delhi and the surrounding regions for the second time in two days, as India grapples with the economic impact of the Iran war. Meanwhile Modi is set to arrive in Sweden. DW has more.
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05/17/2026May 17, 2026CNG prices hiked in Delhi NCR for second time in two daysTaxi and auto rickshaw drivers are appealing to the government to reduce CNG prices or adjust faresImage: Sudipta Das/NurPhoto/picture allianceThe residents of Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (Delhi NCR) will have to pay a higher price for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), widely used by public transport vehicles such as taxis and auto rickshaws.