EconomyTuesday, 19 May 2026·The Hindu
Petrol and diesel prices rise again in India on 19 May 2026; Chennai rates cross ₹104 and ₹96
On 19 May 2026, public sector oil companies raised petrol and diesel prices by 90 paise per litre, with Chennai rates at ₹104.49 and ₹96.11.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 19 May 2026, public sector oil companies in India raised petrol and diesel prices by 90 paise per litre, with Chennai rates at ₹104.49 for petrol and ₹96.11 for diesel.
Key specifics
- Delhi petrol rose from ₹97.77 to ₹98.64 per litre, and diesel from ₹90.67 to ₹91.58.
- Chennai petrol increased by 82 paise to ₹104.49, while diesel rose by 86 paise to ₹96.11.
- In Kolkata, petrol touched ₹109.70 and diesel ₹96.07 after a 96-paise and 94-paise rise respectively.
- The report says this was the second fuel-price hike within 5 days, after a previous increase on 15 May 2026.
- Crude oil prices were said to have moved from $70–72 a barrel to above $120 at the peak, and later to $104–110.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy and current affairs, fuel pricing and global crude impact; key facts: 19 May 2026, 90 paise hike, Chennai ₹104.49/₹96.11, Delhi ₹98.64/₹91.58. TNPSC one-liner: Which city’s petrol price crossed ₹104 after the latest revision?