Vehicle owners across Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat woke up to another fuel price shock on Saturday as Adani Total Gas Limited increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ₹4 per kg.
With the latest revision, the price of CNG has gone up from ₹90.02 per kg to ₹94.02 per kg, making it the second price hike in just 12 days. Earlier, on July 19, 2026, the company had raised the CNG price by ₹2 per kg, from ₹88.02 to ₹90.02 per kg.
The repeated increase has put additional financial pressure on lakhs of motorists, especially auto-rickshaw drivers, taxi operators and daily commuters who depend on CNG for affordable transportation.
CNG Becomes Costlier in 2026
The latest increase means Adani CNG prices have gone up by ₹12 per kg in 2026 after multiple revisions during the year.
This year began with a small relief when the company reduced the price by ₹1.21 per kg on January 1. However, several hikes followed over the next few months. The major revisions in 2026 include:
January 1: ₹1.21 per kg reduction
February 7: ₹0.50 increase
April 2: ₹1.50 increase
May 16: ₹2.25 increase
May 27: ₹2 increase
July 19: ₹2 increase
August 1: ₹4 increase
The latest revision is the biggest increase in recent months and has once again raised concerns among CNG users.
Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Express Frustration
The price hike has hit commercial vehicle operators the hardest. Auto-rickshaw driver Ashish Gamiti expressed his frustration over the rising fuel costs, saying it has become extremely difficult to manage household expenses.
“You know what it is like to drive a rickshaw in these circumstances. Everyone knows how difficult it is to run a household. At times, it feels better to die than to live like this,” he said while reacting to the latest hike.
Many drivers say their earnings are shrinking as fuel costs continue to rise while passenger fares remain largely unchanged.
Public Transport and Daily Commuters Likely to Feel the Impact
The increase in CNG prices is expected to raise the operating costs of public transport and commercial vehicles across Gujarat.
Auto-rickshaw and taxi operators may demand a revision in fares to offset the higher fuel expenses. If fares increase, daily commuters are also likely to face higher travel costs.
Many vehicle owners who shifted to CNG in recent years to save money are now finding that the gap between CNG and conventional fuels has narrowed significantly. CNG, once considered a much cheaper alternative to petrol and diesel, is now approaching similar price levels.
Why Has Adani Increased CNG Prices?
According to Adani Total Gas Limited, the increase has been driven by several factors affecting the supply and cost of natural gas.
The company said that limited domestic availability of natural gas, unexpected supply cuts and high global gas prices caused by geopolitical developments have significantly increased procurement costs.
In a statement, an Adani Total Gas Limited spokesperson said the price revision had become unavoidable due to rising input costs. The company added that it is trying to minimise the impact on customers while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of CNG as an affordable and environmentally friendly fuel.
CNG Prices Have Been Rising for Years
The latest increase is part of a longer trend of frequent price revisions over the past five years. During 2021, Adani increased CNG prices nine times, with hikes ranging from ₹0.68 to ₹2.56 per kg.
In 2022, prices witnessed the sharpest rise, including major increases of ₹7 per kg on April 1 and ₹7.56 per kg on October 18, along with several other revisions throughout the year.
Price hikes continued in 2023, although they were comparatively smaller, with increases of ₹0.15 to ₹0.30 per kg on multiple occasions. In 2024, CNG prices were revised twice, while 2025 also saw four separate hikes before the trend continued into 2026.
Growing Concern Among Vehicle Owners
The repeated increase in CNG prices has become a major concern for vehicle owners across Gujarat.
For many families and commercial drivers, CNG was the preferred fuel because it helped reduce running costs compared to petrol and diesel. However, with continuous price hikes over the past few years, that advantage is gradually shrinking.
As fuel expenses continue to rise, commuters, transport operators and businesses are now hoping for greater price stability in the coming months to ease the financial burden.
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