CNG, PNG price hike: After petrol, diesel and LPG prices, now rates of CNG and PNG have been hiked too. The new prices have come into effect from today (Tuesday), March 2, 6 am.  

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The price of CNG (used in vehicles) has been hiked by 70 paise/kg in Delhi-NCR and PNG (Piped Natural Gas used as domestic cooking fuel) in Delhi-NCR by 91 paise, said Indraprastha Gas Limited 

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The price of CNG in Delhi has now gone up to Rs 43.40 per kg. At the same time, CNG has reached Rs 49.08 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. 

Also, the new price of PNG in Delhi was Rs 28.41 per scm. The increased price of gas (PNG) reaching the kitchen of the houses through pipelines came into force from 6 o'clock on Tuesday. 

On Monday, LPG cylinder prices were hiked by Rs 25. It was double hike in four days. Before that Just three days ago, the prices were hiked by Rs 25. The increase has now taken the price of a 14.2 kg household gas cylinder to Rs 819 in Delhi. The new prices have been implemented from March 1.  

On the other hand, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were hiked by 6.5% on Monday. The rise in the prices of crude oil in the international market is said to be the reason behind the hike. According to the notification issued by the public sector fuel companies, the price of ATF has been increased by Rs 3,663 per kiloliter i.e. 6.5 percent.  

Notably, this is the third time the prices of aviation fuel have increased since February. After the change, the price of aircraft fuel has now reached the level of Rs 59,400.91 per kiloliter in Delhi. It may be recalled that earlier on February 16, the price of aircraft fuel was increased by 3.6 percent. At the same time, on February 1, the price of aircraft fuel was increased by Rs 3,246.75 per kiloliter. Crude oil gained $ 65.49 per barrel on Monday. This has been its highest level in a year.