Fuel Price Shock: Petrol And Diesel Hiked By ₹3 Per Litre Amid West Asia Conflict And Supply Issues!

Petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by ₹3 per litre across India as the government reacts to soaring global crude oil prices. The revision, triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict and supply blockades at the Strait of Hormuz, sees petrol hitting ₹97.77 in Delhi and crossing the ₹108 mark in Kolkata. Diesel rates have similarly climbed, reaching as high as ₹95.25 in Chennai. Beyond the war, a global oil shortage and currency fluctuations are driving this surge, impacting logistical costs and everyday commuters across all major metros.