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Petrol jumps to Rs 108 in Kolkata while Delhi CNG rises to Rs 79
Economy
Published on 15 May 2026
CNG price rose only in Delhi and Mumbai
Petrol prices have climbed across India’s major metros, with the sharpest jump in Kolkata and smaller hikes in Chennai, while CNG costs rose by Rs 2 in only Delhi and Mumbai. For drivers covering 1,000 km monthly, the change can mean a few hundred to a few thousand rupees in extra fuel spending depending on mileage and fuel type. Still, calculations show CNG cars remain notably cheaper than petrol cars even after the increase.
- Petrol in Kolkata rose by Rs 3.3 to Rs 108.7 per litre
- Delhi petrol increased by Rs 3.0 to Rs 97.8 per litre
- Mumbai petrol climbed by Rs 3.1 to Rs 106.7 per litre
- CNG rose by Rs 2 in Delhi to Rs 79.09 and in Mumbai to Rs 82
- For 1,000 km, petrol cost can rise by hundreds to thousands depending on mileage
- Even after hikes, CNG still saves about Rs 40 to Rs 747 per 1,000 km
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