India Hikes Fuel Price For Second Time In A Week: How Will This Impact Your Wallet?

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:00:00]If you're planning to head to the fuel station today, prepare to shell out more.

[00:00:03]For the second time in less than a week, petrol and diesel prices have gone up across India, this time by around 90 paise per litre. This comes just three days after massive ₹3 per litre HQ on Friday. In total, your fuel has become nearly ₹4 costlier in just one week. Let's break down exactly what you're paying in your city today. Delhi petrol has jumped to ₹98. and 64 while diesel is now retailing at ₹91 and 558. If you are in Mumbai the pinch is even harder. Petrol there has climbed to ₹107. and ₹59 and diesel is at ₹94. and 8. Kolkata saw the steepest high today with petrol shooting up to nearly ₹110 specifically ₹109 and 70 and diesel hitting ₹96 and 7. Meanwhile down south in Chennai a litre of petrol will now cost you ₹14 and ₹49 [music] and diesel stands at ₹96 and 111. So why is this happening all of a sudden? Garden after nearly four years of stable prices. Well the answer lies in the escalating conflict in West Asia.

[00:01:09]The widening war involving the US, Israel and Iran has choked the major maritime trade routes, particularly the critical state of Hormuz. Because of this blockage, global crude oil prices have shot past $100 a barrel. Now the Indian Government has said that there is absolutely no shortage of fuel in the country. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently highlighted that India's strong supply management has kept our energy secure. But while the supply is saved, the soaring global cost of oil is finally trickling down to our pockets. Now let's talk about the real world impact. How does this hurt the average consumer? Well it's double Bammy. First Direct Expenses. Your monthly vehicle budget goes up immediately. Commuting to work, dropping kids off at school, or running daily errands is instantly more expensive. Second, the ripple effect on groceries. Diesel is the fuel that powers India's transport network. When Diesel Prices Rise the Cost of Trucking Vegetables, Milk, Grains and Essential [MUSIC] Goods from Farms to Cities Goes Up. Unfortunately, logistics companies pass costs onto you, meaning your weekly grocery bill is likely [MUSIC] to increase. Third, e-commerce and deliveries.

[00:02:16]From Food Delivery to Online Shopping, Companies Have Relied on Last My Delivery May Soon Introduce Fuel Charges. Making Your Online Orders Price Here. With global tensions remaining high, experts suggest we might need to brace for more volatility at the pumps. For now, fuel conservation and car pulling might be your best bet to save those extra bugs.

[00:02:35]Now What Are the Fuel Prices Looking Like in a Neighborhood Today. Well these are all the latest updates for more Sach News stay tune with India TV.