&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "India fuel price hike: Petrol, diesel, CNG prices go up again; third price increase in 10 days. Here's how much you'll have to pay now")
Fuel prices across India were raised once again on Saturday (May 23), marking the third hike in just 10 days as global energy pressures continue to impact domestic retail rates. Citing sources, ANI reported that petrol prices were increased by 87 paise per litre while diesel saw a steeper hike of 91 paise per litre. With this, in Delhi, petrol prices climbed to Rs 99.51 per litre, inching dangerously close to the Rs 100 mark. Diesel prices in the national capital rose to Rs 92.49 per litre. CNG prices were also increased by one rupee per kilo, bringing the price to 81.09/kg.
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The latest revision comes amid sustained volatility in global crude markets linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis and continued concerns around shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
City-wise revised fuel prices
Petrol prices
Delhi: Rs 99.51/litre (up by Rs 0.87)
Mumbai: Rs 108.49/litre (up by Rs 0.90)
Kolkata: Rs 110.64/litre (up by Rs 0.94)
Chennai: Rs 105.31/litre (up by Rs 0.82)
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Diesel prices
Delhi: Rs 92.49/litre (up by Rs 0.91)
Mumbai: Rs 95.02/litre (up by Rs 0.94)
Kolkata: Rs 97.02/litre (up by Rs 0.95)
Chennai: Rs 96.98/litre (up by Rs 0.87)
Kolkata sees sharpest hike
Kolkata witnessed one of the sharpest increases, with petrol rising by 94 paise to Rs 110.64 per litre and diesel climbing 95 paise to Rs 97.02 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol prices rose by 90 paise to Rs 108.49 per litre, while diesel rose by 94 paise to Rs 95.02 per litre. Chennai saw petrol prices increase by 82 paise to Rs 105.31 per litre and diesel by 87 paise to Rs 96.98 per litre, according to sources.
Delhi Chakka Jam continues
The latest revision comes on the third day of a massive "chakka jam" in Delhi-NCR. More than 68 transport unions launched the three-day transport strike from May 21 to May 23 in protest of rising fuel prices and stagnant fares. Nearly 4 lakh taxi owners are expected to support the strike, making this one of the largest coordinated transport shutdowns in recent years. The strike is being coordinated under the All India Motor Transport Congress and the United Front of All Transport Associations.
