Fuel hike to add 10-25 bps to CPI; retail braces for price pass-through as RBI eyes projection reset

Petrol-diesel price hikes set to lift headline CPI by 10-25 bps, with freight rates rising 2.5-3% as diesel makes up 50-55% of truck costs. Companies that held back price increases are expected to raise rates, squeezing retail margins and consumer demand. RBI likely to reassess FY27 inflation projections.

Petrol-diesel price hikes set to lift headline CPI by 10-25 bps, with freight rates rising 2.5-3% as diesel makes up 50-55% of truck costs. Companies that held

Times of India · Business · 5/16/2026, 1:32:24 AM · Ask about this →

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