Fuel up Rs 7.5/litre since Iran war squeezes FMCG; Nestle, HUL, Marico, Dabur take 2-5% price hikes
Petrol and diesel have risen Rs 7.5/litre since the Iran conflict began, lifting freight and last-mile delivery costs as fuel makes up ~55% of trucking expense. Nestle, HUL, Marico and Dabur have already pushed through 2-5% price hikes, with further increases or grammage cuts likely — a fresh threat to the nascent rural consumption recovery.
Nestle, HUL, Marico, Dabur raise prices 2-5% as Rs 7.5/litre fuel hike since Iran conflict squeezes FMCG margins and rural demand.
ET Small Business · 5/26/2026, 6:34:39 AM · Ask about this →