Adani Gas increases CNG prices by ₹2.30

Adani Total Gas Limited has increased the price of CNG by ₹2.30 per kg. Following this hike, the new price of CNG in Ahmedabad has risen from ₹98.47 to ₹100.77 per kg. With this increase, CNG prices have crossed the historic mark of ₹100 for the first time.

According to reports by Sandesh and ABP Asmita, this price hike has been implemented during the Diwali festive season. This is the second time the company has raised prices within a short span of 13 days. Previously, on October 23, the company had implemented a significant hike of ₹4.45 per kg, bringing the price to ₹98.47. Now, with a further increase of ₹2.30, the burden of inflation has increased for common citizens and vehicle owners.

As per a report by DeshGujarat, Adani Total Gas has changed CNG prices a total of nine times so far in the year 2026, including eight increases and one decrease. There was a decrease of ₹1.21 per kg at the beginning of the year, but with the increase of ₹2.30 on November 5, a total net increase of ₹17.79 per kg has been recorded from January 1 to date.

Due to these continuously rising prices, economic pressure on rickshaw and taxi drivers has increased. According to ABP Asmita, this decision will directly impact the daily earnings of salaried employees who commute daily and rickshaw drivers. The rise in fuel prices will prove to be a major burden for CNG rickshaw and taxi drivers. Due to this situation, rickshaw and taxi drivers may demand an increase in fares, which is likely to make local transportation more expensive.

According to the DeshGujarat report, auto-rickshaw drivers have long been demanding a subsidy on CNG from the government to combat the impact of rising fuel prices. Rickshaw drivers have also contacted the Transport Commissioner and the state government regarding this matter. They have further warned that if their demand for a subsidy is not met before Diwali, they will launch an agitation.

According to a report by Sandesh, there has been a direct increase of ₹10 in CNG prices over the last three months. Previously, on August 1, an increase of four rupees was also implemented. Although petrol and diesel prices are currently stable, the continuous rise in CNG prices is raising several questions, especially as CNG prices approach those of petrol.

There are concerns that this price hike will disrupt the budgets of the general public. During the period of festive shopping and travel, this increase will prove to be a financial blow to common citizens. Due to the price hike, there is a strong possibility of an increase in the cost of public transport and the transportation of essential commodities, which will ultimately impose the burden of inflation on the general public.

Gautam Shantilal Adani is an Indian billionaire entrepreneur and the founder and chairman of the Adani Group. The Adani Group is a multinational company involved in port development and operations across India. According to data up to June 2026, Adani is the second richest person in India and ranks 24th in the world, with a total net worth of $89.6 billion. In 2022, Time magazine included him among the 100 most influential people in the world.