New Delhi, May 17 -- After they were hiked by Rs.2 on Friday, the prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) were increased again by Re 1 per kg in Delhi on Sunday - marking the second increase in 48 hours.

Cumulatively, the cost of CNG has increased by Rs.3 per kg in Delhi. The earlier hike in CNG prices came alongside the nationwide surge in prices of petrol and diesel by Rs.3 per litre as soaring crude prices amid the West Asia war continued to squeeze Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

Following the latest revision, CNG in Delhi will cost Rs.80.09 per kg, while consumers in Noida and Ghaziabad will have to pay Rs.88.70 per kg.

This hike will have a direct impact on cab operators and other commercial vehicle users, who largely depend on CN...