Will the public be shocked by inflation as soon as the elections are over? Crude oil prices on fire:

News India Live, Digital Desk: With the end of assembly elections in five states, the fear of increasing burden on the common man’s pocket has deepened. in the international market Crude Oil The huge surge in prices of petrol and diesel has indicated an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel in the domestic market.

Why may prices increase?

Global crude oil prices for the last several weeks $100 per barrel Remained across. Experts believe that the oil companies had kept the prices stable even after suffering losses during the elections, but now they are increasing the prices to compensate for this ‘under-recovery’. ₹5 to ₹10 per liter Can increase up to.

‘Double dose’ of inflation

Not only petrol-diesel, but LPG (LPG) There is also a possibility of change in the prices. If fuel prices increase, it will have a direct impact on freight transportation, due to which fruits, vegetables and other essential commodities may also become expensive.

Today’s price in major cities (17 March 2026):

At present there has been no official change in prices, but the trends are upward. Today’s rates are as follows:

Delhi: Petrol ₹94.77 | Diesel ₹87.67

Mumbai: Petrol ₹104.21 | Diesel ₹92.15

Patna: Petrol ₹105.58 | Diesel ₹93.80

Kolkata: Petrol ₹103.94 | Diesel ₹90.76

What does the government say?

According to sources, the government is trying to find a middle path with the oil companies so that there is no sudden burden on the public. However, looking at the global market situation, there seems to be little hope of relief.