Ahead of Maharashtra, Delhi polls, Centre & city gas companies spar over CNG price

Price hike due to rise in input costs, says Centre; companies allege 'cartelisation'

Several city gas companies in Maharashtra and Delhi have raised concerns about the Centre's recent decision to hike the price of compressed natural gas (CNG). They have alleged that the price hike is unjustified and have accused the Centre of 'cartelisation'.

The Centre has defended its decision, saying that the price hike was necessary due to a rise in input costs. However, the city gas companies have claimed that the Centre is not taking into account the impact of the price hike on consumers.

The All India City Gas Distributors Federation (AICGDF), which represents city gas companies in India, has written to the Centre, expressing concerns about the price hike. The AICGDF has said that the price hike will put a burden on consumers and will also discourage the use of CNG.

The AICGDF has also accused the Centre of 'cartelisation' and has alleged that the Centre is colluding with gas producers to keep prices high. The AICGDF has said that the Centre should take steps to break up the 'cartel' and ensure that consumers are not overcharged for CNG.

The Centre has denied the allegations of 'cartelisation' and has said that it is committed to ensuring that consumers are not overcharged for CNG. The Centre has also said that it will take steps to address the concerns of the city gas companies.

The price hike is likely to have a significant impact on consumers in Maharashtra and Delhi. CNG is used as a fuel for vehicles and is also used for cooking. The price hike is likely to lead to an increase in the cost of transportation and cooking.

The Centre has said that it is monitoring the situation and will take steps to ensure that the price hike does not have a negative impact on consumers.