Fuel Price Hike

News

Petrol, diesel prices on May 29: How much does fuel cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and other cities

The latest increase took cumulative fuel price hikes since May 15 to nearly ₹7.5 per litre.

2 min read29 May 2026
Companies

Jubilant FoodWorks sees near-term margin hit as costs rise

Jubilant FoodWorks faced multiple inflationary headwinds, particularly from LPG and PNG prices, wage inflation and rising logistics-linked commodity costs.

3 min read20 May 2026
Industry

Mint Explainer: Why more fuel price hikes are likely around the corner

With global crude prices remaining above $100, some analysts suggest retail fuel rates must rise by at least another ₹11-14 per litre to offset massive daily losses for oil firms, a move that threatens to stoke inflation and crush consumer demand.

4 min read20 May 2026
News

Petrol, diesel prices up by ₹3/litre: Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata on 16 May

Another ₹2-4 jump is anticipated shortly if oil costs stay elevated, according to a Bloomberg report.

2 min read16 May 2026
Markets

Pulse of the Street: Indian equities fall as global headwinds and domestic woes bite

Benchmark indices posted their worst weekly slide in two months as the energy shock and record-low rupee rattled investor sentiments.

3 min read15 May 2026
Markets

Petrol, diesel price hike: Is ₹3 fuel price increase enough to offset OMCs’ mounting losses?

Petrol and diesel price hike offers some relief to OMCs, but analysts believe it is insufficient to fully offset the massive under-recoveries accumulated over the past few years. OMCs are estimated to be incurring losses of around ₹20 per litre on petrol and nearly ₹100 per litre on diesel.

1 min read15 May 2026
News

LPG gas cylinder price on 11 May: How much does domestic and commercial cooking gas cost in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

LPG cylinder prices in India remained steady on 11 May. Ongoing global supply disruptions are impacting fuel costs, but the government continues to shield consumers from significant price increases amid rising international energy costs.

2 min read11 May 2026
News

LPG gas cylinder price on 10 May: Check domestic and commercial cooking gas rates in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru today

LPG cylinder prices in India remained steady on 10 May despite slight adjustments. Ongoing global supply disruptions are impacting fuel costs, but the government continues to shield consumers from significant price increases amid rising international energy costs.

2 min read10 May 2026
Economy

Govt says auto fuel shortage rumour led to panic buys, assures stocks adequate

While cooking gas supplies remained strained due to the West Asia war, household demand had been being prioritized and no shortages have been reported, the petroleum ministry said.

3 min read3 May 2026
Markets

Petrol, diesel prices may rise ₹20 per litre in 3–6 months if crude stays above $100, says Emkay; lists stocks at risk

India’s crude basket is currently trading around $110 per barrel. At these levels, under-recoveries for OMCs are estimated at approximately ₹18–20 per litre for petrol and diesel, even after the ₹10 per litre excise duty cut announced on March 27, 2026.

2 min read27 Apr 2026