Fuel Prices Hiked Up To Rs 3/Litre; Petrol Tops Rs 106 In Mumbai As OMCs Bleed Rs 10 Bn/Day

OMCs raised petrol and diesel by up to Rs 3/litre across metros with petrol at Rs 97.77 in Delhi and Rs 106.68 in Mumbai. With Brent near $100 and daily losses of Rs 10 bn, freight and logistics costs will squeeze retailer and FMCG margins, denting discretionary footfall.

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 07:52 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

OMCs raised petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs 3/litre nationwide amid Brent near $100 and Rs 10 bn/day losses. Rising freight, logistics and input costs will pressure retailers and manufacturers across consumer categories.