JNM Correspondent Hardeep Jamwal, Jammu
Rising petrol and diesel prices across the country have heightened the concerns of the common people. On Monday, May 25, 2026, oil companies hiked the price of petrol by ₹2.61 per liter and diesel by ₹2.71 per liter. Following this revision, petrol prices in the national capital, Delhi, have reached ₹102.12 per liter, while diesel stands at ₹95.20 per liter.
This marks the fourth instance in approximately the last two weeks that fuel prices have been raised. Since May 15, petrol has collectively become dearer by ₹7.41 per liter, and diesel by ₹7.51 per liter. Consequently, apprehensions regarding a rise in the prices of transport services, milk, vegetables, and other daily essentials have also intensified.
Oil companies attribute this impact on prices to disruptions in the supply of crude oil in the international market and escalating tensions in West Asia. Specifically, the global oil market is currently under pressure due to disruptions affecting shipping movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, the opposition has targeted the Central Government over these price hikes. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated that inflation is relentlessly attacking the pockets of the common people, while Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge termed the petrol and diesel price hikes as “looting in installments.”
Experts believe that if the international situation does not normalize soon, fuel prices could witness further increases in the coming days—a development that would have a direct impact on the pockets of the general public.
