CNG prices hiked by 25 paise in Delhi

CNG prices in Delhi was hiked on Friday night by 25 paise per kg, said a media report.

According to the reports, the decision was announced by Indraprastha Gas Ltd. In Delhi, the increase of CNG prices was by 25 paise pe kg and the hike in Noida,  Greater Noida and Ghaziabad was 30 paise.

After the hike, the new consumer price in Delhi is Rs 36.85 per kg and Rs 42.20 per kg in NCR region, IGL said in a press release.

"With the objective to boost CNG refuelling during non-peak hours, IGL will continue to offer a discount of Rs 1.50 per kg in the selling prices of CNG for filling between 12 am to 5 am at select outlets", the report said.

So, during 12am to 5am, the consumer price of CNG in Delhi will be Rs 35.35 per kg and Rs 40.70 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad at 230 CNG stations across the region.

IGL said the hike has been necessitated due to recent appreciation of US dollar vis- -vis rupee.