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Amidst the huge fluctuations in crude oil prices in the international market, Indian oil marketing companies have given another big shock of inflation to the general public. From 6 am on Monday, the prices of petrol and diesel have been increased by ₹ 2 to ₹ 3 per liter in many big cities of the country including Bihar’s capital Patna and major city Muzaffarpur.
This is the fourth time in Bihar this month (May 2026) that oil companies have increased fuel prices. Due to the sudden increase in prices, the drivers and the general public who reached the petrol pumps early in the morning were shocked.
Petrol crosses ₹ 113 and diesel ₹ 99 in Patna
In the capital Patna, both petrol and diesel are becoming heavy on the pockets of the common man. Here are the new rates effective Monday morning:
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Petrol Price: petrol in patna Rs 2.88 Per liter has become expensive. After this increase, now the new rate Rs 113.35 per liter Has reached.
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Diesel Price: Even in the price of diesel Rs 2.83 There has been a huge increase, due to which its new price Rs 99.36 per liter Has occurred.
Prices increased for the fourth time in a week in Muzaffarpur, diesel crossed ₹ 100
Fuel prices have set a new record in Muzaffarpur city. Here, oil companies have increased prices for the fourth time within the last one week.
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New rate of petrol: Petrol price in Muzaffarpur increased by Rs 2.88 Rs 114.10 per liter Has become (old price was Rs 111.22).
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Diesel’s century: After the increase in diesel prices by Rs 2.84 per liter, now it Rs 100.05 per liter It has crossed the ₹100 mark for the first time (old price was Rs 97.21).
When did the prices increase in the month of May (Trend of Muzaffarpur-Patna)
Continuous increase in fuel prices continues this month in Bihar:
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19 May: Average prices of petrol and diesel Rs 3 per liter There was a huge increase of up to Rs.
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21st May: During this period too, an average increase of about 90 paise was seen in prices.
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23 May: Oil companies had increased the price of petrol by 87 paise and diesel by 91 paise per litre.
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25th May (today): The biggest increase of around ₹2.88 was implemented again on Monday.
New rates of petrol and diesel in major cities of the country (25 May 2026)
According to Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), the country’s largest oil marketing company, new rates have also been implemented in the country’s capital Delhi and financial capital Mumbai from Monday. Prices vary across states due to differing local VAT and logistics costs.
Why are prices increasing?
According to petroleum experts, currently due to international geopolitical tension, especially the ongoing war between America and Iran, the supply chain of crude oil in the global market has been affected. There is huge fluctuation and uncertainty in the prices of crude oil at the international level, the direct impact of which is being seen on the retail fuel markets around the world including India.
