Fuel price hike: Petrol in Bengaluru at ₹108.09, diesel at ₹95.99
Fuel prices in Bengaluru have increased again, with petrol now priced at ₹108.09 per litre and diesel at ₹95.99 per litre. This marks the third price hike in May, with previous increases occurring on May 15 and May 19. The rising costs are causing concern among commuters and businesses, particularly in the transportation and hotel sectors.
- ▪Petrol prices in Bengaluru rose to ₹108.09 per litre after a 90 paise increase.
- ▪Diesel prices increased to ₹95.99 per litre, also reflecting a 90 paise hike.
- ▪This is the third fuel price hike in May, following earlier increases of around ₹3 per litre.
- ▪The hotel industry has expressed concerns about rising costs affecting consumer prices.
- ▪Public outrage has been triggered among commuters and gig workers due to the price hikes.
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Fuel prices in Bengaluru witnessed another increase on Saturday (May 23, 2026) after oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel prices for the third time in eight days. Prices across all fuel variants were increased by an average of 90 paise per litre. Fuel price hike in Bengaluru triggers public outrage, worries commuters, cab and gig workersWith the latest revision, petrol in Bengaluru is now priced at ₹108.09 per litre, up from ₹107.14 on Friday (May 22 2026). Diesel prices have also gone up to ₹95.99 per litre from ₹95.04 per litre.This marks the third fuel price hike in May.
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