Government Hikes Domestic Natural Gas Prices, Likely Leading to Higher CNG and Consumer Prices
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Government hikes domestic natural gas prices to $9.20 per mmBTU from Oct 1
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Price hike likely to impact consumers as gas companies may raise CNG, PNG prices
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Prices revised monthly now instead of every 6 months based on new formula
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Higher gas prices can drive inflation and increase costs of goods, food items
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Rise in CNG prices to affect CNG vehicle owners as CNG is clean energy alternative
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