Petrol and Diesel Prices Surge Again Amid Global Crude Oil Crisis
Today Petrol, Diesel Prices May 20: Check Petrol, Diesel prices in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Gurgaon

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On May 20, petrol and diesel prices in India saw another hike, with petrol rising to ₹98.64 per litre in New Delhi and diesel reaching ₹91.58 per litre. This increase follows a recent surge in global crude oil prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, marking the second price rise in less than a week.
- 01Petrol prices in New Delhi increased by ₹87 paise to ₹98.64 per litre, while diesel prices rose by ₹91 paise to ₹91.58 per litre.
- 02The current price hike follows a ₹3 per litre increase on May 15, marking the first price revision in over four years.
- 03In Kolkata, petrol is priced at ₹109.70 per litre, and diesel at ₹96.07 per litre.
- 04The price of petrol in Mumbai is ₹107.59 per litre, while diesel remains at ₹94.08 per litre.
- 05The hikes come amid calls for fuel conservation due to an ongoing energy crisis linked to conflicts in West Asia.
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On May 20, 2023, petrol and diesel prices in India were increased by approximately 90 paise per litre, marking the second price rise in under a week. In New Delhi, petrol now costs ₹98.64 per litre, up from ₹97.77, while diesel has risen to ₹91.58 per litre from ₹90.67. This increase follows a ₹3 per litre hike on May 15, which was the first adjustment in fuel prices in more than four years. The recent hikes are attributed to a spike in global crude oil prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving Iran. The situation has raised concerns over energy supply, prompting calls for fuel conservation. Prices vary across major cities, with Kolkata experiencing the highest petrol price at ₹109.70 per litre, while Mumbai's petrol is priced at ₹107.59 per litre. In Chennai, petrol costs ₹104.92, and diesel is at ₹96.54 per litre. The increases come as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) consolidates its power following recent state elections.
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The increase in fuel prices will likely affect transportation costs and the overall cost of living for residents in affected cities.
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