Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise: ₹3 Hike Per Liter; Check New Rates in Indore

New Delhi: The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US now appears to be having a direct impact on India. Early this morning, Indians received a major shock. Specifically, the prices of petrol and diesel have gone up. Both petrol and diesel prices have seen an increase of ₹3 per liter.

In Delhi, petrol is now priced at ₹97.77 per liter, while the price of diesel has reached ₹99.67 per liter. This marks the first time since the onset of the Middle East conflict that petrol and diesel prices have risen in India. It is worth noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently appealed to the nation’s citizens to conserve fuel. He emphasized the importance of working from home and minimizing the use of private vehicles. Since then, there had been indications that petrol and diesel prices might be headed for a hike.

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Prices Rise in Indore as Well
Meanwhile, the impact of this price hike has also been felt in Indore. Previously, the price of petrol in Indore stood at ₹106.58 per liter. Following the hike, petrol is now priced at ₹109.58 per liter. Diesel was previously available at ₹91.97 per liter; now, diesel will be sold at ₹94.97 per liter in Indore.

Petrol Reaches ₹109 Per Liter in Bhopal
In fact, the revised prices have come into effect starting today. Until now, petrol in Bhopal was being sold at ₹106.68 per liter. (Note: Slight variations of a few paise may occur across different localities.) Following the hike implemented on the morning of May 15, petrol prices in Bhopal have reached ₹109.08 per liter. As for diesel, the price previously stood at ₹91.87 per liter; it has now risen to ₹94.98 per liter in Bhopal.

*Where Have Petrol Prices Risen the Most?* New prices for petrol and diesel have come into effect starting Friday (May 15, 2026). While petrol prices in Delhi have risen by ₹3 to reach ₹97.77 per liter, it is now selling at ₹108.74 in Kolkata (up by ₹3.29), ₹106.68 in Mumbai (up by ₹3.14), and ₹103.67 per liter in Chennai (up by ₹2.83).

Diesel Prices Also Rise
Fuel prices in the major metropolitan cities have witnessed an increase ranging from approximately ₹2.80 to ₹3.30. In Delhi, diesel is now available at ₹90.67 per liter. Meanwhile, prices have risen to ₹95.13 in Kolkata, ₹93.14 in Mumbai, and ₹95.25 per liter in Chennai.

*Dilip Ghosh Comments on Rising Petrol and Diesel Prices*
Speaking to ANI regarding the rising prices of petrol and diesel, Dilip Ghosh—a minister in the Bengal government—stated, “A war has been ongoing globally for the past three years. Consequently, various crises have emerged in other nations. Prime Minister Modi has ensured that we remain largely unaffected. Only gas prices have increased; at the very least, the price hikes have been kept to a minimum.”

It is worth noting that restrictions imposed in the Strait of Hormuz have had a significant impact on the import and export of crude oil. Given this situation, there are indications of potential oil shortages in various regions. In light of this, the government is continuously advising the public to refrain from excessive oil consumption.