Petrol prices in Delhi have been hiked by Rs 2.61 per litre, whereas diesel prices have risen by Rs 2.71 per litre. As of May 25, the price of petrol in the national capital is Rs 102.12 per litre and that of diesel is Rs 95.20. This is the fourth hike in two weeks, resulting in a cumulative increase of over Rs 7 per litre in both petrol and diesel rates.
- Petrol and diesel prices are highest in Hyderabad and Kolkata
- CNG prices were last hiked on May 23
Disclaimer: Prices may vary depending on location. Check your nearest fuel station for the most accurate rates.
Petrol and diesel prices hiked for the fourth time
The price of petrol and diesel has been hiked for the fourth time since the upward revisions began on May 15, 2026. Petrol in the nation’s capital has now surged past Rs 100 per litre (Rs 102.12 per litre, to be precise). In Mumbai, petrol is now Rs 111.21 per litre, which is a hike of Rs 2.72. However, it’s the most expensive in Hyderabad and Kolkata – retailing for Rs 115.69 per litre and Rs 113.51 per litre, respectively. See the table below for petrol prices in other tier-1 cities.
After a hike of Rs 2.71, diesel in Delhi now retails for Rs 95.20 per litre. As of May 25, the fuel is priced at Rs 97.83 per litre in Mumbai and Rs 99.82 per litre in Kolkata. The price of diesel is among the highest in the country in Hyderabad, where it has gone past Rs 100 per litre – more specifically, Rs 103.82 per litre. For diesel prices in other tier-1 cities, check the table below.
The recent price hike, as the ones before it, stems from ongoing tensions in the Middle East that continue to keep shipping and trade routes volatile through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, state-owned oil companies have stated that fuel supplies remain stable and adequate. In one of its earlier statements, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reminded citizens to avoid panic buying in order to “ensure smooth fuel availability for everyone during the ongoing high-demand period.” However, CNG prices haven't been hiked this time, with the previous revision having been on May 23, 2026.
Saptarshi Mondal
Sergius Barretto
Uday Singh
