Petrol, diesel prices hiked by over ₹2.5 each; 4th hike in 10 days
Petrol and diesel prices in Delhi have been increased by over ₹2.5 each, marking the fourth hike in just ten days. Petrol now costs ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹95.20 per litre. This increase is attributed to uncertainties related to the US-Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Petrol prices have risen by Rs. 2.61 in Delhi, from ₹99.51 to ₹102.12.
- ▪Diesel prices have increased by Rs. 2.71, from ₹92.49 to ₹95.20.
- ▪This marks the fourth price hike in less than two weeks due to geopolitical tensions.
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- ▪ Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth time in 10 days; latest by about ₹2.80 — The Hindu — Top
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked by over ₹2.5 each; 4th hike in 10 daysPetrol prices have been increased by Rs. 2.61 in Delhi from ₹99.51 to Rs. 102.12, while diesel prices have risen by Rs. 2.71, from ₹92.49 to ₹95.20.Updated on: May 25, 2026 6:31 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The prices of petrol and diesel have seen another hike on Monday, fourth such hike in less than two weeks amid uncertainties stemming out of the US-Iran conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.A worker fills petrol in a scooty at a petrol pump, following the hike in petrol prices, in New Delhi on Monday. ( ANI)According to the latest information, petrol prices have been increased by Rs. 2.61 in Delhi from ₹99.51 to Rs. 102.12, while diesel prices have been increased by Rs.
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