The fuel price hike in India continues to affect consumers nationwide as petrol and diesel prices were increased for the third time in just 10 days. The latest fuel price hike in India has raised petrol prices by ₹0.87 per litre and diesel by ₹0.91 per litre, adding further pressure on household and transport expenses. This ongoing fuel price hike in India comes despite a decline in global crude oil prices, reflecting domestic pricing adjustments by oil marketing companies.
City-wise Petrol Prices (after latest fuel price hike in India)
- Delhi: ₹99.51 per litre (+₹0.87)
- Kolkata: ₹110.64 per litre (+₹0.94)
- Mumbai: ₹108.49 per litre (+₹0.90)
- Chennai: ₹105.31 per litre (+₹0.82)
City-wise Diesel Prices (after fuel price hike in India)
- Delhi: ₹92.49 per litre (+₹0.91)
- Kolkata: ₹97.02 per litre (+₹0.95)
- Mumbai: ₹95.02 per litre (+₹0.94)
- Chennai: ₹96.98 per litre (+₹0.87)
The fuel price hike has now pushed cumulative fuel rates up by nearly ₹5 per litre in recent weeks, following earlier increases of ₹3 per litre on May 15 and about 90 paise on May 19.
Despite the ongoing fuel price hike in India, Brent crude oil prices have fallen by more than 6% this week amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. However, domestic retail prices continue to reflect earlier cost adjustments and market volatility.
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Officials have assured that fuel supply across the country remains stable and sufficient, urging citizens not to panic buy despite the repeated fuel price hike .
Overall, the persistent fuel price hike in India highlights continued volatility in fuel pricing trends, with future changes likely to depend on global crude movements and domestic policy decisions.
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