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Govt warns industrial consumers against shifting to retail fuel outlets

State-run OMCs are currently absorbing losses of around Rs 550 crore per day on sale of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG

Govt warns industrial consumers against shifting to retail fuel outlets
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 9:41 PM IST

Private bus services may increase rates by 30% due to diesel price hike

Private bus operators here on Tuesday said they may have to increase their prices by around 30 per cent due to the diesel price hike. The diesel price is hovering around Rs 100 per litre and the difficulties in getting diesel have forced bus owners to ply fewer buses, said Pushkar Luley, joint secretary of the Bus Owners and Travel Agents Welfare Association. Around 125 buses ply between Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and various other cities in Maharashtra and neighboring states, he said. Diesel prices have surged by nearly Rs 7.50 per litre in May amid the West Asia conflict. "We require average 300 litres of diesel per day per bus. Though our dealers are fixed, we now need to check availability of stock. The buses have not stopped plying completely, but we sometimes have to accommodate passengers in other buses if there are empty seats," said Luley. "Ticket prices have not increased yet, but looking at the situation, we will have to raise the prices by at least 30 percent," he ...

Private bus services may increase rates by 30% due to diesel price hike
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 6:37 PM IST

Petrol, diesel prices raised for fourth time in less than two weeks

Fuel prices were raised by ₹2.61-2.71 per litre as oil marketing companies continue to face mounting losses amid elevated global crude oil prices

Petrol, diesel prices raised for fourth time in less than two weeks
Updated On : 26 May 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Datanomics: Petrol CPI likely to go past 100, first in new series

Recent fuel price hikes likely to push petrol inflation above 2024 base-year levels after prolonged period of muted CPI readings

Datanomics: Petrol CPI likely to go past 100, first in new series
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

50% see rise in transport, service costs after fuel hikes, shows survey

Since May 15, fuel retailers have raised petrol by ₹7.38/litre and diesel by ₹7.52/litre as surging global crude oil prices and mounting losses forced repeated revisions

50% see rise in transport, service costs after fuel hikes, shows survey
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

'Mehangai manav' strikes again: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi on fuel hike

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latest fuel hike, saying 'mehangai manav' has struck again and he has just one job of making promises during elections and attacking people's pockets at other times. Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 2.61-2.71 per litre on Monday, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks as state-owned fuel retailers continued to pass on rising international oil prices to consumers. "Mehangai manav' Modi strikes again. He raises petrol and diesel prices in installments - ensuring that your pockets are quietly picked, bit by bit," Gandhi said in his post in Hindi on X. "For months, I had been warning of an impending economic storm. But Modi Ji, true to form, was busy with elections at the time and the moment the elections ended, he hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 8," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. And, this upward trend will only continue, he ...

'Mehangai manav' strikes again: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi on fuel hike
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Petrol, diesel prices raised by up to ₹2.71; hike tops ₹7.5 within 2 weeks

Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 2.61-2.71 per litre on Monday, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks, as state-owned firms continued to pass on rising international prices to consumers. With the latest revision, cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices are almost Rs 7.5 per litre since fuel rate revision resumed on May 15 after a prolonged freeze. Petrol price was increased by Rs 2.61 a litre to Rs 102.12 per litre in Delhi from Rs 99.51. Diesel rates have been increased by Rs 2.71 to Rs 95.20 per litre from Rs 92.49, industry sources said. The hikes come amid elevated global crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, which have increased pressure on oil marketing companies' import costs.

Petrol, diesel prices raised by up to ₹2.71; hike tops ₹7.5 within 2 weeks
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 6:58 AM IST

Third retail fuel price hike in 10 days; losses of OMCs narrow further

Oil marketing companies have raised fuel prices again amid elevated crude prices, while under-recoveries narrow as West Asia tensions keep energy costs high

Third retail fuel price hike in 10 days; losses of OMCs narrow further
Updated On : 24 May 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 87-91 paise; third time since May 15

Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days. Petrol price has been increased by 87 paise in Delhi from Rs 98.64 to Rs 99.51 per litre. Diesel rates have gone up by 91 paise from Rs 91.58 to Rs 92.49. This is the third increase in rates since May 15, when state-owned oil companies started passing on the elevated energy prices arising from the West Asia conflict in a calibrated manner. Prices were hiked by Rs 3 a litre on May 15, followed by a 90 paise increase on May 19. In all, rates have gone up by almost Rs 5 per litre.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 87-91 paise; third time since May 15
Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Fuel price rise impact: Consumption stocks may bear the brunt, say analysts

While companies have started to pass input cost rise to consumers, inflation, according to G Chokkalingam, founder and head of research at Equinomics Research has not become a major issue yet.

Fuel price rise impact: Consumption stocks may bear the brunt, say analysts
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

OMCs raise petrol, diesel price by 90 paise per litre, 2nd hike in a week

Petrol now costs ₹98.64 a litre in the national capital, from earlier ₹97.77 a litre and diesel is priced higher at ₹91.58 per litre

OMCs raise petrol, diesel price by 90 paise per litre, 2nd hike in a week
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

Petrol, diesel prices raised by 90 paise in second rate hike in a week

Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, the second increase in less than a week. Petrol price was hiked to Rs 98.64 a litre from Rs 97.77 per litre in the national capital. Diesel now costs Rs 91.58 a litre against Rs 90.67 previously, according to industry sources. This is the second increase in rates in less than a week. Prices were hiked by Rs 3 a litre on Friday. In Delhi, petrol now retails at Rs 98.64 per litre, up by 87 paise, while diesel is priced at Rs 91.58 per litre, higher by 91 paise. Mumbai saw petrol rise by 91 paise to Rs 107.59 per litre and diesel by 94 paise to Rs 94.08 per litre. Kolkata recorded the steepest hike in petrol at 96 paise to Rs 109.70 per litre, while diesel prices rose by 94 paise to Rs 96.07 per litre. In Chennai, petrol prices rose by 82 paise to Rs 104.49 per litre, and diesel by 86 paise to Rs 96.11 per litre.

Petrol, diesel prices raised by 90 paise in second rate hike in a week
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

OMCs hike petrol, diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre amid mounting losses

Petrol now costs ₹97.77 per litre in Delhi, up from ₹94.77 a litre earlier, while diesel prices have been raised to ₹90.67 per litre

OMCs hike petrol, diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre amid mounting losses
Updated On : 16 May 2026 | 12:15 AM IST

Opposition attacks govt on fuel price hike, says it will cause inflation

Opposition parties slammed the Centre over the fuel price hike, warning of rising inflation and economic distress amid surging global crude oil prices

Opposition attacks govt on fuel price hike, says it will cause inflation
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

First of a few fuel price hikes; markets to remain rangebound, say analysts

The upward revision in prices for both fuels, said Jyotivardhan Jaipuria, founder and managing director at Valentis Advisors, was already expected though the quantum of ₹3 per litre seems too less.

First of a few fuel price hikes; markets to remain rangebound, say analysts
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 7:15 PM IST

'Further fuel price hikes may intensify FPI selling in Indian markets'

Elevated crude oil prices further worsen India's inflation-growth trade-off by putting pressure on the rupee, widening the current account deficit, & limiting the scope for aggressive monetary easing

'Further fuel price hikes may intensify FPI selling in Indian markets'
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Fuel hike: 'Consumption may soften, but a full demand collapse is unlikely'

India usually feels a domestic fuel shock in three stages: Inflation, sentiment hit, and pressure on discretionary consumption

Fuel hike: 'Consumption may soften, but a full demand collapse is unlikely'
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Fuel price hike may push inflation to 5% in FY27, lift bond yields further

India's ₹3 fuel price hike could raise CPI inflation, pressure the rupee, widen the fiscal deficit and force a more hawkish RBI stance amid elevated crude oil prices

Fuel price hike may push inflation to 5% in FY27, lift bond yields further
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

From crude to pump: How petrol is priced in India and who gets what share

Petrol and diesel prices are rising again amid the West Asia crisis. Here's how fuel prices are calculated in India and who earns what from every litre sold at the pump

From crude to pump: How petrol is priced in India and who gets what share
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Fuel price hike may push back the consumption story amid higher inflation

Slowdown in consumption will come in the way of private investment, which can now turn further cautious on taking such decisions.

Fuel price hike may push back the consumption story amid higher inflation
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 11:20 AM IST