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With CNG prices increased in Delhi, city-based transport bodies on Saturday demanded an immediate hike in autorickshaw fares and threatened to go on a strike on September 9 if their demand was not fulfilled. The price of CNG in Delhi and adjoining cities increased by Rs 3.89 per kg from Saturday, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd. It said a significant portion of input gas for CNG was being met through imported LNG, whose rates in the spot or current market had seen a surge since the beginning of the West Asia conflict. Auto Rickshaw Association and Delhi Pradesh Taxi Union General Secretary Rajendra Soni said, "The Delhi government should increase auto and taxi fares with immediate effect within one week, as CNG prices were increased by Rs 3.89 this morning, which has suddenly increased the financial burden on poor drivers." CNG prices have been rising over the past two to three months, with a cumulative increase of approximately Rs 10-11, he said in a statement. "The government
The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has suggested to the Delhi government that it pursue up to 20 per cent blending of compressed biogas into compressed natural gas, as it can bring gaseous (vehicular) mobility close to carbon neutrality. In a statement, the IBA pointed out that although EV adoption is increasing, EV penetration in the overall vehicle fleet remains limited. Thus, it makes CNG the best choice as a clean fuel because of its negligible particulate emission and significantly lower levels of NOx compared to diesel, it added. The IBA has submitted its recommendations on the Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy to the Delhi government, urging policymakers to adopt an integrated clean mobility approach that combines electric vehicles (EVs), CNG, and CBG to deliver immediate and scalable emissions reductions. The IBA pointed out that the existing infrastructure for the supply of CNG, including pipelines, dispensing stations, and millions of vehicles that run on this fuel, ...