State refiners may raise diesel gasoline prices by 5 rupees as war losses surge

Published on 11 May 2026

Their daily losses are forcing a rare pricing shift

Indian state refiners are reportedly preparing a modest fuel price increase, with diesel and gasoline possibly up by around 5 rupees per liter. The rationale: mounting daily losses linked to the ongoing Persian Gulf war and the need to keep fuel affordable for consumers while stabilizing refinery finances.

Diesel and gasoline could rise by about 5 rupees per liter
Refiners cite sustained daily losses and war-linked pressures
Price adjustment is framed as necessary to balance costs
Impact is expected to hit consumers via retail fuel rates

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State refiners may raise diesel gasoline prices by 5 rupees as war losses surge

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