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May 23, 2026, 06:07 PM - 2 min read
On Saturday, petrol and diesel prices were increased by 87 to 91 paise per litre. With this, the total increase in retail fuel prices has reached nearly Rs 5 per litre in less than 10 days, as state-owned companies responded to rising international crude oil prices.
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May 15, 2026, 08:39 AM - 3 min read
The impact was felt across all major metros. In Mumbai, petrol is now retailing at ₹106.68 per litre, while prices in Kolkata and Chennai reached ₹108.74 and ₹103.67 respectively.
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March 20, 2026, 08:15 PM - 3 min read
Premium petrol prices rose by Rs 2 per litre and industrial diesel by Rs 22, while regular petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged amid rising global crude prices.
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April 13, 2025, 11:28 AM - 5 min read
Congress accused the government of looting the public by raising excise duties on fuel, demanding a CAG audit of government policies benefiting private companies. The opposition also called for a CVC and CBI investigation into potential negligence or collusion regarding the hikes.
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April 7, 2025, 07:01 PM - 4 min read
The government has increased the excise duty on both petrol and diesel by ₹2 per litre, with the new rates coming into effect from 8 April 2025. This decision was taken at a time when global oil prices are fluctuating and new tariffs by the United States have added pressure to the global economy.
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