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  Aaj Ki Baat: Oil prices increased for the fourth time, how will the Modi government control it?

  Aaj Ki Baat | May 26, 2026 3:17 IST

  Oil companies have once again raised petrol and diesel prices. Petrol prices have been increased by 2 rupees 61 paise, while diesel prices have become more expensive by 2 rupees 71 paise. This is the fourth increase in the last 10 days.

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  Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th time in 10 days amid West Asia crisis, check rates in your city

  Business | May 25, 2026 7:01 IST

  Just two days before, the petrol and diesel prices were raised by 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, taking the cumulative increase in retail fuel rates to nearly Rs 5 a litre in under 10 days as state-owned firms passed on soaring international oil prices.

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  Delhi Chakka Jam: Taxi drivers' unions to go on 3-day strike from May 21 | What are their demands?

  Delhi | May 19, 2026 11:11 IST

  Taxi and auto unions in Delhi have announced a three-day strike from May 21 demanding an immediate fare hike due to rising fuel prices. The unions accuse the government of delaying action despite court directives and warn of intensified protests

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  Fuel price hike on cards? After Hardeep Puri, RBI Governor flags Gulf conflict impact on oil markets

  India | May 13, 2026 22:09 IST

  The RBI Governor indicated that ongoing measures may not continue for an extended period if the crisis persists. He said the conflict has already lasted for around 75 days and suggested that, over time, some of the increased costs may eventually be passed on to consumers.

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  IndiGo announces up to Rs 10,000 fuel surcharge on airfares from April 2; air travel to get costlier

  India | April 01, 2026 20:59 IST

  The move comes after the government partially increased ATF prices by 25 per cent for domestic flights. Earlier, from March 14, IndiGo had already introduced fuel surcharges of Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 for flights within India and abroad, following a spike in fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict.

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  Jet fuel prices more than doubled to Rs 2 lakh per kl for first time: How will it impact travellers?

  India | April 01, 2026 10:50 IST

  India's jet fuel prices have surged to a historic high of Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre following a dramatic rise in global oil rates driven by the West Asia crisis. Airlines already facing longer routes and higher fuel burn are expected to raise fares, adding to the financial strain on travellers.

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  Pakistan raises high-octane fuel price by 200 pc as economy buckles amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

  World | March 23, 2026 12:02 IST

  Facing an intense financial crisis, Pakistan has increased the levy on high-octane fuel to PKR 300 per litre after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This follows earlier hikes in petrol and diesel prices triggered by global instability.

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  Flight tickets to get costlier from April 1? Here's what Aviation Minister says

  India | March 22, 2026 7:23 IST

  The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted oil and gas shipments from the region, rattling global markets amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

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  Karnataka: BJP leader dies during protest against hike in petrol and diesel prices

  India | June 17, 2024 19:14 IST

  Earlier on June 15, BJP state unit president B.Y. Vijayendra had said the party would hold a state-wide protest on Monday (June 17) against the government's decision by which the prices of petrol and diesel increased in the state by approximately Rs.3- Rs.3.5.

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  Pakistan: Islamabad, Rawalpindi may face fuel shortage after oil tankers' strike halts supply

  World | September 19, 2023 13:06 IST

  The association of oil tankers are currently holding negotiations in Karachi, and if they fail, the cities might witness a shortage of petrol and diesel.

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  Pakistan: Caretaker govt under fire after fuel prices reach record-high levels

  World | September 17, 2023 11:40 IST

  Pakistan's Finance Ministry on Friday announced a price hike of petrol by Rs 26.02 and diesel by Rs 17.34 per litre following clearance from the interim PM.

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  Pakistan: Citizens, traders hold nationwide strike over souring electricity, fuel prices

  World | September 03, 2023 13:16 IST

  Thousands of traders kept their shops shut over the recent hike in electricity bills that have deepened the burdens on consumers and shopkeepers in the cash-strapped country.

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  'Not blasphemous': Himanta Sarma on Assam activist's arrest for playing Lord Shiva

  India | July 10, 2022 16:20 IST

  The activist and his associates performed a street play on the road near Nowgong College Clock Tower Point in which they raised the issues of price rise as well as unemployment.

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  Pakistan's weekly inflation rate increases by 3.38 per cent after fuel price hike

  World | June 19, 2022 10:06 IST

  The increase in the weekly inflation is the highest since the change of the base year for measuring the SPI, the Dawn reported.

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  Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of 'tormenting' people by raising fuel, cooking gas prices

  India | May 07, 2022 16:52 IST

  The price of domestic cooking gas was increased by Rs 50 per cylinder on Saturday, the second increase in the last two months, taking the price to Rs 1,026 in Kolkata.

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  Uddhav Thackeray responds to PM Modi's charge of high fuel prices in Opposition-ruled states

  India | April 27, 2022 18:08 IST

  In a televised address after meeting with CMs over rising Covid cases in the country, PM Modi had earlier sought to blame the Opposition-ruled states for rising fuel prices.

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  Centre must pay pending GST dues to states, control fuel prices: Bengal CM Mamata

  India | April 07, 2022 17:25 IST

  Accusing the Centre of not doing anything to control price rise of fuel and other essential commodities, Mamata insisted that a policy should be made to arrest the hike.

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  Petrol-Diesel prices witness 13th increase in 15 days, Know today's update

  News | April 05, 2022 11:22 IST

  Petrol and diesel prices in Delhi were on Tuesday hiked by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last two weeks to Rs 9.20 per litre.

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  Petrol and Diesel prices witness 12th increase in less than 2 weeks

  News | April 04, 2022 12:06 IST

  Petrol and diesel prices were on Monday hiked by 40 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last two weeks to Rs 8.40 per litre.

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  Petrol, diesel prices costlier by Rs 8 per litre in 13 days

  News | April 03, 2022 12:49 IST

  Petrol and diesel prices continued to rise as both fuels cost 80 paise per litre higher than the previous day. In the national capital, petrol stood at Rs 103.41 per litre and diesel costed Rs 94.67 per litre.