Petrol, diesel prices hiked again within a week by nearly 90 paise a litre
Petrol and diesel prices in India have been increased again, with a hike of nearly 90 paise per litre. This marks the second price revision within a week, following a previous increase of ₹3 per litre. Despite these adjustments, oil marketing companies continue to face significant losses on fuel sales.
- ▪Petrol prices in Delhi increased by ₹0.87 per litre, while diesel rose by ₹0.91 per litre.
- ▪The latest price hike follows a ₹3 per litre increase in both fuels last week.
- ▪Oil marketing companies are reportedly losing around ₹750 crore per day on fuel sales.
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked again within a week by nearly 90 paise a litreThe latest revision follows an increase of ₹3 per litre each in both fuels last week.Updated on: May 19, 2026 7:41 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Petrol and diesel rates were increased across key metro cities again on Tuesday. State-run oil marketing companies revised prices upward for the second time in less than a week. In Delhi, petrol became costlier by ₹0.87 per litre, while diesel rose by ₹0.91 per litre.Petrol and diesel prices in India have surged again.
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