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Petrol Diesel Prices Jump Up to Rs 3 Litre Nationwide Here’s What Delhi and Metros Now Cost
Economy
Published on 15 May 2026
Kolkata’s petrol climbs Rs 3.29 to fresh highs
Fuel prices were raised across India from Friday, with petrol and diesel increasing by as much as Rs 3 per litre amid volatile global crude markets. Delhi petrol is now Rs 97.77 and diesel Rs 90.67. Among metros, Kolkata saw the steepest petrol rise, while diesel also climbed in all four cities. The revision follows a sharp jump in wholesale fuel inflation in April. Rising Brent prices tied to Middle East tensions are squeezing oil marketing companies.
- Petrol and diesel prices rose nationwide by up to Rs 3 per litre
- Delhi petrol is now Rs 97.77 and diesel Rs 90.67
- Kolkata petrol increased the most to Rs 108.74 per litre
- Wholesale fuel inflation surged in April, lifting petrol and diesel inflation
- Rising Brent crude linked to US Israel Iran tensions kept pressure high
- Public refiners are reportedly losing nearly Rs 10 billion daily
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