Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata on 18 May after ₹3/litre hike

Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Monday, 18 May, after latest revision by the Indian government. On 15 May, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs), including Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), increased petrol and diesel rates by ₹3 per litre. BJP-led government also increased Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in cities like Delhi and Mumbai by ₹2 per kg on Friday. CNG prices witnessed second price hike in 48 hours by Re 1 per kg across Delhi-NCR on Sunday.

The recent revision in fuel rates comes on the heels of West Asia war and nearly after 4-year period.