Adani Gas Hikes CNG Price By ₹4.45 In Ahmedabad Ahead Of Diwali
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Adani Gas has increased compressed natural gas (CNG) prices in Ahmedabad by ₹4.45 per kg ahead of Diwali, raising the rate to ₹98.47 per kg and adding to the financial burden on rickshaw drivers and motorists.
The latest hike follows a ₹4 per kg increase in August 2026, which took Ahmedabad’s CNG price to ₹94.20 per kg. With a further increase of ₹4.45 per kg, the rate has now reached ₹98.47 per kg, pushing it close to ₹100 and raising fuel costs for motorists.
The successive price hikes have added pressure on rickshaw drivers and other motorists who depend on CNG, increasing their running expenses ahead of Diwali. The latest increase comes as residents prepare for festive shopping and travel, adding to the financial burden on drivers who rely on daily earnings.
CNG Price Hike Adds to Rickshaw Drivers Concerns Over Fares
Rickshaw drivers in Ahmedabad are facing mounting financial pressure as repeated CNG price increases raise their operating costs. Drivers have expressed dissatisfaction over the rising fuel prices, arguing that rickshaw fares have not increased sufficiently to compensate for the additional expenses. They have also raised concerns over the Transport Commissioner not approving an adequate fare revision despite the continued rise in CNG prices. For drivers who depend on daily earnings to support their families, higher fuel costs leave less money available for household expenses, making it increasingly difficult to manage their budgets.
Rickshaw drivers have previously gone on strike to protest over fare-related issues and competition from online cab and rickshaw apps. The latest increase of ₹ 4.45 per kg, which has taken Ahmedabad’s CNG price to ₹98.47 per kg, has added to their concerns just ahead of Diwali. With fuel expenses rising again, drivers say the gap between operating costs and earnings remains a major concern. The increase is also adding to the expenses of ordinary motorists who rely on CNG-powered vehicles, putting further pressure on household budgets during the festive season, when many residents are preparing for shopping and travel.
