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Petrol, Diesel Price Hike LIVE: Petrol To Now Cost Rs 97 In Delhi, Rs 106 In Mumbai
The Centre increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across India. City-specific rates include Delhi petrol Rs 97.77 and diesel Rs 90.67, Mumbai Rs 106.68 petrol and Rs 93.14 diesel, with Kolkata and Chennai also listed. CNG prices were raised in Delhi to Rs 79.09 per kg and in Noida/Ghaziabad to Rs 87 per kg, amid ongoing Middle East disruptions.
Why It Matters
The move signals continued sensitivity of domestic fuel prices to global energy shocks, while authorities frame the increase as comparatively modest among major economies.
Timeline
5 Events
BJP defends the hike amid global energy pressures
May 15, 2026
The BJP defended the fuel price hike, saying India recorded the smallest material increase among major economies during the Iran war. Amit Malviya noted on X that while countries such as Myanmar, Malaysia, Pakistan and the US saw hikes above 40%, India increased prices by only 3%.
CNG price changes in Delhi and the Noida/Ghaziabad belt
May 15, 2026
CNG in Delhi was hiked to Rs 79.09 per kg. In Noida and Ghaziabad, CNG rose to Rs 87 per kg as part of the fuel price adjustments.
Jaipur petrol and diesel prices updated after hike
May 15, 2026
Petrol in Jaipur rose to Rs 107.97 per litre, and diesel rose to Rs 93.23 per litre following the Rs 3 per litre increase.
Centre raises petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre; city-wise rates announced
May 15, 2026
The Centre increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre. Petrol prices: Delhi Rs 97.77, Kolkata Rs 108.74, Mumbai Rs 106.68, Chennai Rs 103.67. Diesel prices: Delhi Rs 90.67, Kolkata Rs 95.13, Mumbai Rs 93.14, Chennai Rs 95.25. Jaipur petrol Rs 107.97 and diesel Rs 93.23. CNG Delhi Rs 79.09 per kg; CNG Noida/Ghaziabad Rs 87 per kg. The move comes as Middle East tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supplies.
Prime Minister Modi appeals to reduce fuel use
May 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last week appealed to citizens to reduce the use of petrol and diesel wherever possible and switch to metro services, electric buses, and public transport.