The morning of Monday, May 25, 2026 has brought two big and important news for the common consumers and investors of the country. On one hand, oil companies have increased the burden on the pockets of the general public by increasing the prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market, while on the other hand, due to major changes in international equations, there has been a spectacular recovery in the prices of gold and silver in the bullion market. Gold, which has been falling continuously for the last several weeks, has once again strengthened and shined at the domestic and global level.
Zee News According to, the price of gold in the global market $45.29 A huge increase has been recorded. The news of war being averted amid the long-running tensions between Iran and America has strengthened the confidence of investors, due to which there has been a sudden surge in the demand for gold.
Domestic market: Sharp rise in prices of petrol and diesel
From 6 am on Monday, major oil companies of the country have implemented new fuel rates, under which the prices of both petrol and diesel have become expensive:
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petrol: price per liter ₹2.61 Has been increased.
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diesel: price per liter ₹2.71 Has been increased.
After this increase, the cost of freight transportation and daily travel is expected to increase, which has intensified the market volatility.
Bullion market: Complete mathematics of gold and silver prices
After strong signals from the international market, both spot gold and silver are trading with gains today. This market boom can be easily understood through the table given below:
| Commodity name | Current global price (per ounce) | Today’s total gain / rise |
| Spot Gold | $4560.95 to $4563.37 | A fantastic increase of $45.29 |
| Spot Silver | $78.42 | Strong jump of 3.9% |
The direct effect of this strong rise in the global market can also be seen on the Indian Futures Market (MCX) today, where gold and silver prices are expected to open strong.
US-Iran deal becomes ‘booster dose’ for gold
For some time, when there was a war-like situation between Iran and America, there was a continuous decline in the prices of gold. But now a big consensus seems to be emerging between the two countries at the diplomatic level.
Market Analysts’ Assessment: The tough standoff between the US and Iran over the release of uranium reserves and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the most important waterway for trade, is now on the verge of ending. Iran is fully ready to open Hormuz. As soon as these positive news arrived, the prices of crude oil increased in the international market. Big decline of more than 5% And crude oil has fallen below $ 100 per barrel.
This huge fall in crude oil prices has given investors confidence that this crisis in the Middle East is now moving towards its end. Whenever global uncertainty reduces, there is stability in the market and investors are increasingly attracted towards gold as a safe investment. This is why the weakness of crude oil has proved to be a strong booster dose for gold and silver today.
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