Petrol-Diesel Prices Today: Inflation continues to accelerate, significantly impacting the pockets of common citizens. The situation is such that prices of vegetables, milk, and jewellery are rising alongside those of petrol and diesel. Petrol and diesel prices have increased by approximately ₹7 to ₹8 per litre.
On a positive note, there was no change in petrol and diesel prices on June 5, 2026. Petrol is already trading above the ₹100 mark, while diesel is trending above ₹90 per litre. If you are planning to purchase petrol or diesel, do not delay. We are providing city-wise price details to clear up any confusion you might have.
Check petrol and diesel prices in these cities.
In the national capital, New Delhi, petrol is trading at ₹102.12 per litre and diesel at ₹95.20 per litre. In Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, the price of petrol is ₹113.51 per litre, and diesel is priced at ₹99.82 per litre.
In Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, petrol is trading at ₹111.21 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹97.83 per litre. In Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, petrol is priced at ₹107.77 per litre and diesel at ₹99.55 per litre.
In Noida, adjacent to Delhi, petrol is trading at ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹97.56 per litre. In Chandigarh, petrol is priced at ₹101.51 per litre and diesel at ₹89.47 per litre.
How many times did prices rise in 11 days?
Prices have been hiked four times in 11 days. State-owned petroleum companies first raised the prices of petrol by ₹3 and diesel by ₹3.29 on May 15, 2026. Subsequently, prices were hiked again: on May 19 (petrol by 87 paise, diesel by 91 paise), on May 23, 2026 (petrol by 87 paise, diesel by 91 paise), and on May 25, 2026 (petrol by ₹2.61, diesel by ₹2.71).
Find out why petrol and diesel prices are rising.
The primary reasons for this are the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the surge in crude oil prices. Concerns regarding oil supplies in the international market have arisen due to the Iran crisis. Consequently, oil companies in India have been continuously raising prices. Over the past 12 days, the cost of petrol and diesel has increased by approximately ₹7 to ₹8 per litre.
