Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including Vivek Thakur and actor R Sarathkumar, have attributed the recent surge in petrol and diesel prices in India to global factors, particularly the backlog of crude oil shipments. Thakur noted that approximately 83 ships are currently stuck, creating significant pressure on fuel prices worldwide. Sarathkumar highlighted that the rise in prices is a result of ongoing geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions, suggesting that only a ceasefire and restoration of global economic balance could alleviate the situation in the coming months. As a result of these factors, petrol prices in Delhi have surpassed the ₹100 mark, reaching ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is now priced at ₹95.20 per litre. Similar increases have been observed in major metropolitan areas, including Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, where petrol prices have also crossed ₹100 per litre. Additionally, CNG prices have risen to ₹81.09 per kg in the national capital, further impacting daily commuters and transport operators.