India, Oct. 31 -- Motorists in Mumbai will have to pay more for compressed natural gas (CNG) from Sunday, November 1, after Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) announced a Re 1 per kg increase in retail prices, taking the revised rate to Rs.90 per kg in Mumbai and adjoining areas. This is the sixth increase in price since January.

CNG prices in Mumbai have risen by Rs.8 per kg since April, with the latest Re 1 hike taking effect at midnight on October 31. The repeated increases have added to the operating costs of autorickshaw and taxi operators, as well as motorists who rely on CNG-powered vehicles.

This, according to auto and taxi unions, could put pressure on fares if fuel costs continue to rise, even though there has been a recent fare hike...