Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 90 paise per litre
Petrol and diesel prices have been increased by 90 paise per litre, marking the second hike in less than a week. In Delhi, petrol now costs ₹98.64 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹91.58 per litre. Other major cities like Mumbai and Kolkata also experienced significant increases in fuel prices.
- ▪Petrol price in Delhi rose to ₹98.64 per litre from ₹97.77 per litre.
- ▪Diesel prices in Delhi increased to ₹91.58 per litre from ₹90.67 per litre.
- ▪This is the second price hike in less than a week, following a ₹3 increase on May 15.
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Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), the second increase in less than a week.Petrol price was hiked to ₹98.64 a litre from ₹97.77 per litre in the national capital. Diesel now costs ₹91.58 a litre against ₹90.67 previously, according to industry sources.This is the second increase in rates in less than a week. Prices were hiked by ₹3 a litre on May 15.In Delhi, petrol now retails at ₹98.64 per litre, up by 87 paise, while diesel is priced at ₹91.58 per litre, higher by 91 paise.<img src="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/28716172/thumbnail" width="100%" alt="chart visualization" />Mumbai saw petrol rise by 91 paise to ₹107.59 per litre and diesel by 94 paise to ₹94.08 per litre.Kolkata recorded the steepest hike in petrol at…
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