Fourth petrol, diesel price hike in 10 days hits Kerala hard
Kerala has experienced its fourth fuel price hike in just ten days, with petrol and diesel prices increasing significantly. The latest increases bring petrol to approximately ₹113.60 and diesel to ₹102.50 in the Ernakulam region. Despite the rising costs, fuel consumption remains high as motorists rush to fill up before potential future hikes.
- ▪Petrol prices increased by ₹2.85 and diesel by ₹2.84 in the latest hike.
- ▪Since May 15, petrol prices have risen by ₹8.01 and diesel by ₹7.93 across Kerala.
- ▪Transportation costs significantly affect fuel prices in different districts.
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State-owned oil companies on Monday (May 25, 2026) hiked fuel prices for a fourth time in 10 days, with petrol turning costlier by ₹2.85 and diesel by ₹2.84 in the Ernakulam region in Kerala.Ever since the first increase on May 15, citing the West Asia conflict and the resulting crude oil crisis, petrol prices have increased by ₹8.01 and diesel by ₹7.93 across Kerala, with slight variations. Petrol is priced around ₹113.60 and diesel at ₹102.50 in the Ernakulam region. Prices will be even higher in other districts, factoring in transportation costs from Ernakulam, which has refining facilities.
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