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Petrol, Diesel Costs Jump After Price Hike
15 May
Summary
- Retail petrol and diesel prices increased in four metro cities.
- Petrol prices saw hikes ranging from Rs 2.83 to Rs 3.29.
- Diesel prices also rose, with increases from Rs 2.86 to Rs 3.11.
Effective from May 15, 2026, petrol and diesel prices have been raised in four major Indian metropolitan areas. This price adjustment impacts consumers in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai.
In Delhi, the price of petrol climbed to Rs 97.77 per litre, reflecting a hike of Rs 3.00. Kolkata saw a more substantial increase of Rs 3.29, bringing its petrol price to Rs 108.74 per litre. Mumbai's petrol now costs Rs 106.68 per litre after a Rs 3.14 increase, while Chennai's price rose by Rs 2.83 to Rs 103.67 per litre.
The cost of diesel also increased across these cities. Consumers in Delhi are now paying Rs 90.67 per litre, an increase of Rs 3.00. Kolkata's diesel price rose by Rs 3.11 to Rs 95.13 per litre. In Mumbai, diesel now costs Rs 93.14 per litre following a Rs 3.11 hike, and Chennai's diesel price increased by Rs 2.86 to Rs 95.25 per litre.
