Fuel price hike in May 2026: petrol and diesel raised by ₹2.61-₹2.71 per litre

Direct fact

On 25 May 2026, state-owned fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹2.61-₹2.71 per litre, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks amid rising international oil prices.

Key specifics

• Petrol and diesel prices were increased on 25 May 2026.
• The hike was ₹2.61-₹2.71 per litre.
• This was the fourth increase in less than two weeks.
• State-owned fuel retailers passed on rising international oil prices to consumers.
• The issue was raised in the political context of Rahul’s criticism of the PM.

Exam lens

Question type: Economy and current affairs, fuel pricing and inflation linkage; key facts: 25 May 2026, ₹2.61-₹2.71 per litre, fourth hike in less than two weeks, state-owned fuel retailers, international oil prices. TNPSC one-liner: fuel price revisions are often asked with their impact on inflation and consumer prices.