Cab and auto drivers demand fare revision in Delhi NCR, announce three-day strike as fuel prices surge.Cab, auto strike in Delhi NCR LIVE: Commuters across Delhi-NCR may have to prepare for longer waits, crowded public transport and possible disruptions over the next three days after commercial vehicle drivers’ unions announced a strike from May 21 to May 23, demanding a revision in fares amid rising fuel prices.The strike call has been given by commercial vehicle unions, including the “Chalak Shakti Union”, which wrote to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister, Transport Minister and Police Commissioner informing them about the agitation. In the letter, the union said the strike was being organised “in solidarity with a nationwide agitation announced by the All India Motor Transport Congress”. The union also argued that taxi and commercial vehicle fares in Delhi-NCR have remained unchanged for nearly 15 years despite the steady rise in prices of CNG, petrol and diesel. According to the letter, repeated fuel price hikes have made it increasingly difficult for drivers to manage operating costs and sustain earnings. ...Read MoreThe strike call has been given by commercial vehicle unions, including the “Chalak Shakti Union”, which wrote to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister, Transport Minister and Police Commissioner informing them about the agitation. In the letter, the union said the strike was being organised “in solidarity with a nationwide agitation announced by the All India Motor Transport Congress”. The union also argued that taxi and commercial vehicle fares in Delhi-NCR have remained unchanged for nearly 15 years despite the steady rise in prices of CNG, petrol and diesel. According to the letter, repeated fuel price hikes have made it increasingly difficult for drivers to manage operating costs and sustain earnings. Follow all the updates here:May 21, 2026 6:35:46 AM ISTCab, auto strike in Delhi NCR LIVE: Fuel prices in Delhi remained high on Wednesday after recent hikes over the past week.Petrol in Delhi now costs ₹98.64 per litre, up from ₹97.77 earlier, while diesel is retailing at ₹91.58 per litre from ₹90.67 previously. Overall, fuel prices have risen by nearly ₹4 per litre in the last few days.CNG prices have also increased. After two hikes within 48 hours on Sunday, CNG in Delhi is now priced at ₹80.09 per kilogram following a total increase of ₹3.The rise in petrol, diesel and CNG prices has become a key issue for commercial vehicle drivers’ unions, which have called for a fare revision and announced a three-day strike from May 21 to 23.