Petrol and diesel prices went up again on Monday. State-owned oil companies raised retail fuel rates by Rs 2.61 and Rs 2.71 per litre in major cities. This marks the fourth hike in less than two weeks due to high global crude oil prices and a falling rupee.
With this latest change, the total increase in petrol and diesel prices has almost reached Rs 7.5 per litre since price adjustments resumed on May 15 after a long pause.
Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise fourth time in India
In Delhi, petrol prices rose by Rs 2.61 per litre, bringing the price to Rs 102.12 from Rs 99.51. Diesel rates increased by Rs 2.71 per litre, raising the price to Rs 95.20 from Rs 92.49, according to industry sources.
This revision pushed fuel prices higher across all four metro cities. In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 102.12 per litre after the Rs 2.61 increase. Kolkata saw a rise of Rs 2.87, with prices reaching Rs 113.51 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol prices went up by Rs 2.72 to Rs 111.21 per litre, while Chennai saw a rise of Rs 2.46, bringing prices to Rs 107.77 per litre. Similarly, diesel prices in Delhi increased byRs 2.71 to Rs 95.20 per litre.
Fourth Hike Since 15 May
Monday’s rise marks the fourth change in fuel prices since May 15, when state-owned companies resumed price adjustments after a lengthy freeze. Petrol and diesel prices were first increased by Rs 3 per litre each on May 15, followed by another increase of about 90 paise per litre on May 19.
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