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Mumbai auto fares shoot up, airport sees cab shortage as CNG pipeline damage triggers citywide chaos

Posted on: Nov 18, 2025 09:07 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Mumbai auto fares shoot up, airport sees cab shortage as CNG pipeline damage triggers citywide chaos
CNG pumps in bombay witnessed long queues for refuelling piece auto fares crack up after a john r. Major gaseous state pipeline of Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) was damaged on Monday, disrupting supply. This affected thousands of autorickshaws, taxis and other CNG-run vehicles.MGL said that the gas supply will be restored by Tuesday noon, adding that nearly 60 per cent of CNG pumps in the city are operational.Mumbai residents said auto drivers are charging higher fares citing the CNG disruption.An X user wrote in a post on Monday that there was 'super chaos" at Mumbai Airport due to shortage of Uber, Rapido and other cab services due to the CNG issue. “CNG pipeline damage in Mumbai has created a big issue. Auto drivers are charging ₹150– ₹200 for routes where the meter shows only ₹89 (MIDC to Andheri),” a user wrote on X, urging authorities to take action.A resident told HT.com that autos are charging as much as ₹500 to just go to the metro station from their house nearby. Another said that some people have opted for work-from-home (WFH) due to the auto shortage and high fares.When will damaged CNG pipeline be restored?Stating the cause of the disruption, MGL said that there was a stoppage of gas supply in CGS Wadala, and thereby the MGL pipeline network, which led to a few CNG stations in Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai being non-operational."The rectification work is in progress and the restoration of gas supply is expected by tomorrow, i.e. By 18th November 2025, noon," it added.

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