Gujarat Gas has raised the price of compressed natural gas by ₹5 per kg in Gujarat, taking the rate from ₹88.76 to ₹93.76, according to a report by Divya Bhaskar. The increase adds to fuel costs for CNG car owners, autorickshaw drivers and taxi operators across the state.
The latest revision follows an earlier increase by Gujarat Gas on 18 August, when the company raised the CNG price by ₹3.75 per kg. That revision took the rate from ₹85.01 to ₹88.76. The latest change comes about four months later, according to the report.
The increase places Gujarat Gas CNG prices closer to petrol and diesel rates, reducing the cost advantage that has made CNG a widely used fuel for urban passenger vehicles and commercial transport. For drivers who depend on daily trips for income, a higher per-kilogram price raises the cost of operating cars, autorickshaws and taxis.
The latest move comes after Adani Gas also increased its CNG prices. Adani Gas reportedly raised the rate twice within 13 days: by ₹4.45 per kg on 23 October and by ₹2.03 per kg on 5 November. Those revisions took the Adani Gas CNG price above ₹100 per kg, to ₹100.77, the report said.
The report described the successive increases as an additional financial burden for vehicle users after Diwali. It did not provide an official explanation from Gujarat Gas for the latest ₹5 revision. The new Gujarat Gas rate is reported as ₹93.76 per kg, while the Adani Gas rate cited in the report is ₹100.77 per kg.
