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Petrol Tops Rs 100 Across Most Cities Diesel Nears Rs 100 as Prices Raised for Fourth Time

Digital GovernmentBroadcast And MediaInformation And Communication…Minister

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India-specific fuel price pass-through from rising global crude oil prices (Brent) due to Iran conflict. State-run refiners (IOC, BPCL, HPCL) face margin squeeze as they absorb part of the cost; retail price hikes partially offset losses but demand may soften. Channel: input_cost + fx_passthrough (rupee depreciation). Impact: country-specific (India), with direct effect on Indian OMCs and inflation.

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  • Petrol price in Delhi raised to Rs 102.12 per litre on May 25, 2026.
  • Diesel price raised by Rs 2.71 per litre, now at Rs 95.20 in Delhi.
  • Cumulative fuel price hike of nearly Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15, 2026.
  • Fourth price increase in less than two weeks due to rising global crude oil costs linked to Iran conflict.
  • State-run retailers control 90% of India's fuel market and incur losses despite hikes.
Sector verdictCOMMODITY_OILUpmagnitude 2/3 · confidence 3/5

Brent crude spikes due to Iran conflict; therefore, COMMODITY_OIL is affected up in the next 48 hours with a magnitude of 2.

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