Mumbai cab drivers have expressed concern after the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) was increased by ₹2 per kilogram, raising the retail rate to ₹86 per kg. Drivers say the hike will further squeeze their earnings as passenger fares have remained unchanged despite rising operating expenses. The increase comes amid worries over global energy supplies linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The latest revision has added to the financial burden on taxi operators, many of whom say their incomes have not kept pace with mounting costs.

Speaking to ANI, cab driver Faiz Khan said the higher CNG rates are making it increasingly difficult for drivers to make ends meet. He noted that while fuel prices have gone up, fare rates have remained the same, reducing their ability to earn a sustainable income. Another driver, Maan Singh Nikam, criticized the repeated increases in CNG prices, saying they are directly affecting drivers' livelihoods. He argued that fare structures have not been revised despite multiple fuel price hikes, leaving drivers with lower take-home earnings.

Driver Shakeel Ahmed echoed similar concerns, stating that customers are unwilling to pay higher fares even as fuel costs continue to rise. According to him, the growing gap between operating expenses and fixed fares is making it harder for drivers to maintain their income levels. CNG prices in New Delhi were also raised, increasing by ₹2.61 to ₹102.12 per kg. The latest revision marks the fourth consecutive increase in the capital this month.