NEW DELHI: For the second consecutive day, CNG prices (compressed natural gas) were hiked by Rs 2.5 per kg. With this, the price of CNG has risen by Rs 12 in the past month.

Demand for CNG vehicles had grown significantly as a result of recent petrol and diesel price hikes. Many people decided to switch to CNG vehicles hoping that CNG, which was available at a low price, could be used as fuel in vehicles. At present, a kilogram of CNG costs Rs 69.11 in Delhi. Prices vary from city to city depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT. In many cities, a kilogram of CNG now costs around Rs 78 including tax.