OMCs hike petrol, diesel by ₹3/litre; freight, essentials retail pricing brace for pass-through

Indian OMCs raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3/litre from 15 May 2026, citing crude volatility. Delhi petrol now ₹97.77, diesel ₹90.67; Mumbai petrol ₹106.68. Higher fuel costs will pressure freight, last-mile delivery and flow through to fruit, vegetable and FMCG shelf prices across metros.

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 08:01 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Indian OMCs raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3/litre from 15 May 2026, citing crude volatility. The hike will lift freight costs and likely flow through to fruit, vegetable and essentials retail pricing.