New Delhi, October 1: A day after the prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) was hiked in the national capital, the rate has been revised upwards in Mumbai as well, with the fuel to now cost as high as Rs 49.61 per kg -- up by rs 3.44/kg.

The piped gas rate has also been hiked in the city by Rs 2.15 per unit (scm). The slab-wise rate in Mumbai Metropolitan region is as follows: Rs 29.40 per unit (slab 1) and Rs 35 per unit (slab 2). CNG Prices Hiked by Rs 1.70, PNG Prices by Rs 1.30 in Delhi; Small Rise in Subsidised LPG.

The price hike would be applied in equal measure across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan-Dombivali, Thane and Mira Road, confirmed a senior official of the Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL).

The Opposition Congress has sharply attacked the central government for the rise in CNG and cooking-gas prices.

"The unpardonable rise in fuel prices caused by the 'tax terror' of the Modi government has burnt gaping holes in the pockets of common people. Only few months are left. People are counting the days of this anti-people government," said Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera.

"The mirage of 'achhe din' has been shattered beyond repair and people are fed up of this 'fuel loot'. Yesterday's assault on the budgets of common people is the final nail in the coffin of the government that has lost the moral right to govern," he further added.

The CNG price hike comes in the backdrop of surging fuel rates, with petrol being sold at over Rs 91 per litre, whereas, diesel has almost touched the Rs 80-mark.

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