There has been a surge in CNG prices in the last couple of months in Delhi. The price has increased by 80% since April 2021. More than 1,10,000 families of auto drivers are affected because of this price hike because they have to shell out more from their pockets and as a result are not able to earn enough to support their families.
The Wire’s Yaqut Ali speaks to auto drivers to learn about their difficulties and interviews economist Santosh Mehrotra about how the issue can be addressed.