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Amidst the continuously increasing nationwide inflation, a heavy and heavy burden has once again fallen on the pockets of the common people of the country. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) again increased the prices of petrol and diesel across the country on Saturday after reviewing the global situation. However, it is a matter of relief that this time the increase in prices is less than one rupee, but the repeated increase in rates in the month of May has greatly increased the concerns of common middle class families and drivers.
Lonely May 2026 In this current month of third time This is when fuel prices have been increased directly. According to commodity market analysts, there was a record rise in crude oil prices in the international market and continued in West Asia. Serious impact of Iran war The main reason for this increase is. Due to increase in cost of petrol and diesel, not only has daily transportation and driving become expensive, but due to increase in freight cost, fruits, vegetables and everyday essential items may also become expensive in the coming days.
How much did the prices increase in Delhi? Know the new rate
After this new increase in the country’s capital Delhi on Saturday, fuel prices have reached a new record level:
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petrol: Petrol price in Delhi 87 paise per liter An increase of Rs. 100 has been recorded, after which now the new price of one liter petrol in Delhi is ₹99.51 Has reached ₹ 100, which is very close to the psychological figure of ₹ 100.
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diesel: At the same time, the prices of diesel used in commercial and heavy vehicles have increased. 91 paise per liter Has been increased. After this drastic change, customers will now have to pay Rs. 100 for one liter diesel in Delhi. ₹92.49 Have to pay.
Fuel situation in the financial capital Mumbai
If we talk about the country’s financial capital Mumbai, prices are already at a very high level due to different tax slabs there. Petrol price in bullion and commodity area of Mumbai on last Friday (22 May 2026) ₹108.00 per liter While the price of diesel was recorded ₹94.00 per liter Was built at the level of. After the nationwide increase on Saturday, a corresponding increase in these prices has been recorded in Mumbai also.
Oil has suffered a ‘triple blow’ in the month of May alone.
This month has proved to be very tough on the fuel front for taxpayers and consumers, as oil companies have revised prices thrice in the last few days:
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Latest increase (May 23): Petrol became costlier by 87 paise and diesel by 91 paise per litre.
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At the beginning of the week: Earlier this week also, companies had increased the prices by 87 paise per liter on petrol and 91 paise per liter on diesel.
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Hard blow of 15th May: Earlier on May 15, the government and oil companies had directly increased the prices of both the fuels. ₹3 per liter It broke the backs of consumers by imposing a huge lump sum increase of Rs.
This is the biggest and steepest surge in oil after 2022
According to energy sector experts, April 2022 This is the first time since 2015 that such a large and consistent increase in fuel prices has been made by Indian Oil Marketing Companies in such a short period of time. In that period of the year 2022, due to the global crisis, oil companies had increased the prices of petrol and diesel by about ₹ 10 per liter.
India’s 85% dependence and the real problem of Iran war
According to economic data, India produces approximately 50% of the total crude oil required to meet its daily domestic needs. 85 percent imported from abroad Does. Because of this, any small movement in the international market or increase in the prices per barrel of crude oil has a direct and immediate impact on the domestic petrol-diesel retail counters of India.
Due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict and the war in West Asia, the movement of ships on the main maritime trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz has been affected, which has deepened the fear of oil shortage at the global level. Due to this global pressure, Indian oil companies are continuously increasing the prices within the country to compensate for their refinery and input losses, due to which the common consumer is having to suffer the direct consequences of losing his pocket.