Mumbai auto fares shoot up, airport sees cab shortage as CNG pipeline damage triggers citywide chaos

CNG pumps in Mumbai witnessed long queues for refuelling while auto fares shot up after a major gas pipeline of Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) was damaged on Monday, disrupting supply. This affected thousands of autorickshaws, taxis and other CNG-run vehicles.

MGL said that the gas supply will be restored by Tuesday noon, adding that nearly 60 per cent of CNG pumps in the city are operational.