Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 10:12 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Petrol-diesel Prices

Fuel prices hiked for third time in 10 days; OMC losses 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

Fuel prices hiked for third time in 10 days; OMC losses narrow further
Updated On : 24 May 2026 | 8:53 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

CNG prices hiked by ₹1; third increase in 10 days amid West Asia conflict

CNG in Delhi now costs ₹81.09 per kg, while prices in Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida have risen to ₹89.70 per kg after the latest revision

CNG prices hiked by ₹1; third increase in 10 days amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

Govt says ₹3 fuel hike trims OMC losses to ₹750 cr/day, but relief limited

Experts warn elevated crude prices, weak rupee and persistent under-recoveries could force tougher policy choices if the West Asia crisis drags on

Govt says ₹3 fuel hike trims OMC losses to ₹750 cr/day, but relief limited
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 2:41 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

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

After Mumbai, CNG prices hiked in Delhi by ₹2 amid fuel supply concerns

CNG in the national capital will now cost ₹79.09 per kg, up from ₹77.09, while in Mumbai, the fuel is now priced at ₹84 per kg

After Mumbai, CNG prices hiked in Delhi by ₹2 amid fuel supply concerns
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 8:23 AM IST

PM Modi has held up a mirror to the country: Nilesh Shah, Kotak AMC

At the moment, markets are driven far more by global developments than domestic factors, Shah said. The biggest concern globally, he feels, is energy supply and energy prices.

PM Modi has held up a mirror to the country: Nilesh Shah, Kotak AMC
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal

A government official said India had sufficient crude inventories and that refinery operations were continuing without disruption

Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

Losses pile up, oil marketing companies may hike retail prices of fuel

State-run oil firms face mounting under-recoveries as crude prices remain above $100 per barrel amid the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Losses pile up, oil marketing companies may hike retail prices of fuel
Updated On : 10 May 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

No plan to raise petrol, diesel prices after polls: Govt official

The government has no plans to raise petrol and diesel prices, a senior official said on Tuesday, dismissing speculation of a hike after polling in West Bengal ends on April 29. Retail petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged for a record fourth year, even as conflict in West Asia has pushed crude oil costs up more than 50 per cent over the past two months. The widening gap between input costs and pump prices has left state-run fuel retailers incurring heavy losses - with some estimates pegging daily loss at about Rs 2,400 crore - fuelling speculation of an imminent price hike after politically charged assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry conclude on Wednesday. "There is no proposal to increase petrol and diesel prices," Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said at a news briefing on the fallout of developments in West Asia. She was responding to a question on whether retail fuel prices would be .

No plan to raise petrol, diesel prices after polls: Govt official
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

Markets unprepared for a steep petrol, diesel price hike: Analysts

On its part, the government has denied reports of hiking petrol and diesel prices despite the surge in crude oil in the backdrop of the conflict in West Asia.

Markets unprepared for a steep petrol, diesel price hike: Analysts
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Govt dismisses reports on possible petrol, diesel price hike as 'fake news'

Centre says no proposal to raise petrol and diesel prices despite rising crude, calls reports misleading and aimed at creating panic among consumers

Govt dismisses reports on possible petrol, diesel price hike as 'fake news'
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Assembly clears Bill to impose cess on petrol, diesel

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the fuel cess will provide a dedicated revenue stream to strengthen and effectively implement welfare measures for orphans and widows across the state

Himachal Pradesh Assembly clears Bill to impose cess on petrol, diesel
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

Petrol, diesel prices: Andhra Pradesh costliest, Andaman & Nicobar cheapest

Petrol and diesel are costliest in Andhra Pradesh largely because of the highest VAT the state charges, while smaller states and Union Territories such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the lowest fuel prices, according to information furnished in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. A litre of petrol in Amaravati - the capital city of Andhra Pradesh - costs Rs 109.74, while the same in Andaman & Nicobar Islands comes for Rs 82.46, according to a written reply by Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi in response to a question on disparities in fuel prices. "The final selling prices of petrol and diesel include excise duty fixed by the Central Government and Value Added Tax (VAT)/Taxes fixed by the respective State/UT Governments," he said, adding that the rates vary across the country due to different freight rates and VAT/local levies, which vary from state to state. NDA-ruled Andhra Pradesh charges the highest VAT of Rs 29.06 per litre on petrol, while the same ..

Petrol, diesel prices: Andhra Pradesh costliest, Andaman & Nicobar cheapest
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 6:19 PM IST

Karnataka truckers launch indefinite strike over ₹2.05 diesel price hike

Over the past decade, diesel prices in Karnataka have seen several fluctuations driven by both central and state government policies

Karnataka truckers launch indefinite strike over ₹2.05 diesel price hike
Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 1:12 PM IST

Oil marketing companies to bear latest oil price cut, not govt grant

OMCs have raked in record Rs 69K cr net profit in first 9 months of FY24

Oil marketing companies to bear latest oil price cut, not govt grant
Updated On : 19 Mar 2024 | 11:21 PM IST

Sensex ends 454 pts lower, Nifty holds 22K; Auto, IT, Power shares weigh

Market wrap on March 15, 2024: Mahindra & Mahindra was the major loser among auto stocks, down 5%; Among others shares of oil marketing companies declined up to 6 per cent post fuel price cut.

Sensex ends 454 pts lower, Nifty holds 22K; Auto, IT, Power shares weigh
Updated On : 15 Mar 2024 | 3:54 PM IST