Hyderabad's CNG Crisis: Kilometers-Long Queues, Drivers' Livelihoods Hit Hard

• Hyderabad faces severe CNG shortage for 10 days, paralyzing transport and impacting auto/cab drivers.
• Drivers wait 8-10 hours for gas, losing daily income; 90,000 autos and 1.5 lakh cabs affected.
• Shortage attributed to West Asia tensions impacting imports; daily supply deficit of 1.1 lakh kg.
• Allegations of artificial shortage and overcharging (Rs. 20-30 extra per kg) at some stations.
• Drivers urge government intervention: increase pumps, monitor illegal collections, resolve crisis.