Petrol Prices

Half of older petrol vehicle owners want E0, E10 fuel back: Survey

As India deepens ethanol blending, a new survey suggests many owners of older petrol vehicles are grappling with higher running costs and want lower-ethanol alternatives

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

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

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

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

'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 ...

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.

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

Fuel austerity dampens outlook for India's annual product demand growth

India's transportation fuel demand growth is expected to slow sharply in the second half of 2026 as government-led fuel conservation measures, elevated crude oil prices and a weakening rupee weigh on mobility and consumption trends, according to energy analysts. Petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by about Rs 5 per litre each in three instalments since May 15 as oil companies passed on a part of soaring international oil prices to consumers. The price hikes came just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens and government departments to conserve fuel, encourage remote working and reduce non-essential travel as elevated energy prices pressure foreign exchange reserves and threaten to widen the current account deficit. This together with higher prices is likely to have a sobering impact on fuel demand growth. A report by Elif Binici, Lead Analyst (Modeling) at Kpler, revised down India's 2026 refined products demand growth forecast by about 77,000 barrels per day (kbd), or

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.

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

Best of BS Opinion: Govt must allow greater price adjustments

From rising oil pressures and coal gasification to urban housing reform and RBI policy, today's BS Opinion explores the economic and structural challenges shaping India's future

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.

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

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

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 114 pts; Nifty ends at 23618 as rupee hits new low; IT stocks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.91 and 1.17 per cent higher, respectively

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.

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

Voluntary consumption cuts better than sharp fuel price hikes: Officials

India is relying on voluntary fuel conservation and restrained price hikes to shield consumers from the impact of the ongoing West Asia energy shock

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