By Admin 
- The price of CNG has increased again in Delhi-NCR.
- The problems of auto-cab drivers have increased due to continuously increasing inflation.
- The common man and the working class are also troubled by the rising prices.
- CNG crosses Rs 90 per kg in many cities of the country.
CNG Price Hike: The increase in the prices of CNG in the right states of the country including Delhi NCR has further increased the problems of the common people and commercial drivers. Amidst ever increasing inflation, people driving taxis, autos and cabs are now feeling under financial pressure. Drivers say that earnings are decreasing, expenses are increasing and companies are leaving no stone unturned in cutting their commission.
Even for short distance rides, companies’ commission is 25 to 30 percent.
Car driver Gulshan Kumar Saini says that driving in the current circumstances has become a loss-making deal. They allege that even for short distance rides, companies deduct 25 to 30 percent commission. He said that the government advises people to use commercial vehicles and metro instead of private vehicles, but people are still going out with cars alone. In such a situation, the pressure of both traffic and fuel is increasing.
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Salary does not increase, only inflation increases
Jasveer Singh (employed) said that the prices of all types of fuels are being increased gradually so that public anger does not flare up suddenly. He believes that if people’s income had increased along with inflation, the impact would have been less, but at present the situation is the opposite. He demanded from the government that it is necessary to control the rising prices of everyday items, otherwise the problems of the common man will increase further.
From petrol-diesel to cylinders, people raised questions on the government
Another citizen named Amit, a private car driver, expressed his strong displeasure at the government regarding the current situation. He said that the leaders who used to protest against expensive petrol, diesel and gas cylinders while being in the opposition, are now silent on the same issues. He says that the price of CNG has increased from Rs 35 to Rs 83, but no relief is being given in taxi fares. He alleged that the maximum pressure is falling on the middle class and drivers.
If the rate increases then it should also decrease, people asked for relief
Rupesh Kumar said that when prices increase in the international market, the immediate effect is visible in India, but when prices come down, there is no relief. He says that the middle class is facing pressure from all sides. From taxes to daily expenses, the biggest burden is falling on the employed people. He expressed hope that the government will understand the problems of the common people in the coming times.
EMI, loan and declining earnings increase drivers’ worries
Gajendra Bajaj said that home loan, car installment and continuously increasing inflation have weakened the financial condition of the drivers. He says that many drivers are living under mental stress because their income is not what it used to be. He alleged that app-based companies are providing rides at very low fares, which is affecting the earnings of local drivers. He claimed that many people have become mentally broken due to debt and bank pressure.
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CNG prices increased again for the fourth time in 11 days in Delhi
CNG in the capital Delhi has now become Rs 83.09 per kg. Earlier the price was Rs 81.09 per kg. This is the fourth time in the last 11 days that CNG has become expensive. On May 23 also, there was an increase of Rs 1 per kg. The continuously increasing prices have put additional burden on the pockets of cab, auto and private vehicle drivers.
CNG crosses Rs 90 in many cities of the country
Apart from Delhi, in cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata, the price of CNG has reached around or above Rs 90 per kg. CNG is the most expensive in Hyderabad and is being sold at Rs 97 per kg. Whereas in cities like Mumbai and Ahmedabad, prices are relatively low, but there too the trend of increase is continuing.
Common people hoping for relief amid rising inflation
The continuous increase in fuel prices has completely affected the budget of the common man. While taxi and auto drivers are demanding increase in fares, the employed and middle class are hoping for relief from inflation. People say that if no concrete steps are taken soon, the situation may become more difficult in the future.