Petrol and diesel prices were sharply increased across India, with petrol becoming costlier by Rs 3.14 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.11 per litre, pushing fuel rates close to record highs in several cities
Fuel prices surged sharply across India on Friday, with petrol and diesel rates witnessing one of the steepest increases in recent months, adding further pressure on household budgets and transport costs.
Petrol prices have been raised by Rs3.14 per litre, taking rates up to Rs 97.77 per litre in several cities, while diesel prices climbed by Rs 3.11 per litre to as high as Rs 90.67 per litre, according to the latest retail price revisions.
Under the revised rates, regular petrol will now cost between Rs 94.77 and Rs 97.91 per litre across different states and cities. Premium petrol prices have moved into the Rs 105.14–107.14 per litre range after the hike.
Diesel prices have also risen significantly, with regular diesel now retailing between Rs 87.67 and Rs 90.78 per litre depending on local taxes and freight charges.
First Published:
May 15, 2026, 06:54 IST
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