Petrol, Diesel Price hike news LIVE: Petrol and diesel prices were on Friday, May 15, increased by around ₹3 per per litre across major Indian metros including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. The revision comes amid ongoing volatility in global crude oil markets and domestic pricing adjustments by oil marketing companies. The hike is expected to add pressure on household budgets, transport operators, and logistics costs, with potential spillover effects on retail inflation.
On social media, users widely expressed concern and frustration over rising living costs, making fuel prices a trending topic across platforms.
Congress, the Opposition, has attacked the Modi government after petrol and diesel prices were increased by ₹3. Consumers are also reacting to the fuel hike today as global crude prices go up. Congress, linking the fuel price hike to the completion of the Assembly election in four states and one union territory, said that PM Modi’s “vasooli (extortion) begins” after the elections. Track Petrol, Diesel Price hike news LIVE here.
