Fuel prices in Delhi increased on Friday, with compressed natural gas (CNG) rising by Rs 2 per kilogram [1].
The price hikes follow escalating tensions in West Asia and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. These geopolitical disruptions have strained global oil supplies, forcing regional adjustments to fuel costs in the National Capital Region.
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) implemented the CNG increase, while the Delhi government raised prices for petrol and diesel [2]. The cost of CNG in the city rose from Rs 77.09 to Rs 79.09 per kilogram [3]. Other reports indicate the current price of CNG in Delhi is Rs 79 per kilogram [4].
Officials said the decision was due to the deepening crisis in West Asia, which has impacted the flow of energy resources. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical transit point for global oil, and its blockade creates immediate volatility in energy markets worldwide [5].
This latest revision affects a wide range of transport, from private vehicles to public transit, and commercial logistics. The simultaneous increase in petrol, diesel, and CNG means that nearly all motorized transport in the city is facing higher operational costs starting this week [6].
Local commuters and transport operators are now grappling with the increased expenditure. The move comes as the region attempts to manage the economic fallout of international conflicts that disrupt the energy supply chain [5].
“CNG prices in Delhi rose from Rs 77.09 to Rs 79.09 per kilogram.”
The price hike in Delhi reflects how vulnerable domestic energy markets remain to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Because the Strait of Hormuz is a primary artery for oil and gas exports, any blockade there creates a ripple effect that quickly translates into higher costs for consumers in India, regardless of the specific fuel type.
