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The unions warned that if the government failed to notify revised taxi fares within the next one or two weeks, the agitation would intensify.
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Commercial vehicle drivers’ unions in Delhi have announced a three-day strike from May 21 to 23, demanding an increase in taxi and auto fares amid rising fuel prices.
The All India Motor Transport Congress on Monday wrote to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, pressing for a fare revision and relief measures for drivers affected by rising CNG, petrol and diesel prices.
“Due to the continuously increasing prices of CNG, petrol and diesel, middle-class drivers are struggling to support their families. Therefore, in coordination with other organisations of Delhi, the ‘Chaalak Shakti Union’ has called for a Chakka Jam (strike) and appealed not to operate vehicles on May 21, 22 and 23,” said Anuj Kumar Rathore, vice-president of the Chaalak Shakti Union.
The unions warned that if the government failed to notify revised taxi fares within the next one or two weeks, the agitation would intensify.
“If the government does not immediately increase taxi fares and issue a notification within one or two weeks, this movement will be intensified into a large-scale protest, for which the Delhi government solely would be responsible,” the union said.
Commercial vehicle drivers also demanded that the government introduce “strong policies” to prevent the “economic exploitation of taxi drivers.”
Meanwhile, petrol and diesel prices were increased again on Tuesday, with fuel rates going up across all four metro cities. The latest revision comes less than a week after fuel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre amid rising global crude oil prices.
In Delhi, petrol prices increased by 87 paise to Rs 98.64 per litre, while diesel prices rose by 91 paise to Rs 91.58 per litre.
Alongside petrol and diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG) prices were also increased in the Delhi-NCR region on Sunday. CNG prices were raised by Rs 1 per kg from Sunday, marking the second increase within two days. With the latest revision, CNG now costs Rs 80.09 per kg in Delhi and Rs 88.70 per kg in Noida and Ghaziabad.
The latest fuel price hike comes amid sharp volatility in global crude oil markets, driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. According to reports, Brent crude prices crossed USD 100 per barrel as fears over supply disruptions intensified.
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