India, April 9 -- Days after auto rickshaw and taxi fares were hiked by Rs.3 to compensate for increase in prices of compressed natural gas (CNG), the price of CNG has been hiked again by Rs.1.50 per kilogram. The rate hike will come into effect across Mumbai from midnight on April 9.

"On account of increase in the price of domestic gas coupled with increase in exchange rate, Mahanagar Gas Limited is constrained to increase...CNG price by Rs.1.50/ kg in and around Mumbai," said a statement released by Mahanagar Gas Limited on Tuesday.

CNG prices were last hiked in November 2024 and December 2024, by Rs.2/ kg and Rs.1/ kg respectively, to arrive at the current price of Rs.78 per kg.

"Even after the latest price hike, MGL's CNG will help...