OMC fuel prices remain unchanged across major Indian metros on August 2

Petrol and diesel rates held steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad after May 25 increases of ₹2.61 and ₹2.71 per litre, respectively. Elevated pump prices continue to pressure consumer mobility and last-mile delivery economics.

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Petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities were largely unchanged on August 2, following OMC increases on May 25. Prices remain above ₹100 per litre for petrol in Delhi and several metros, affecting mobility and last-mile delivery costs.

Why this matters

The August 2 hold extends unchanged OMC fuel pricing reported on August 1 and after the May 25 petrol and diesel hikes, while Hyderabad diesel remains above ₹100 per litre.

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