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CNG price hike in Delhi: Autorickshaw unions demand higher fare rate, threaten strike if demands unmet
CNG price hike in Delhi: On Saturday, CNG price saw a hike of ₹3.89 due to the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, said BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain. He added that the price will come down post the geopolitical tensions.
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- Why it matters
- Autorickshaw drivers face immediate pressure on operating costs from the fuel price rise, and unions are threatening disruption to services if fares do not increase to match.
- Most affected
- Autorickshaw drivers in Delhi — Operating costs rise by ₹3.89 per unit of fuel used.
Delhi commuters — Risk of service disruption if strike occurs over fare demands. - Likely next
- Whether autorickshaw unions proceed with strike action and whether fares are adjusted by authorities.
Also reported by: NDTV
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