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The prices of petrol and diesel across the country have increased the tension of the common man. On Friday, May 29, 2026, petrol and diesel reached their highest level in two years amid continuously rising prices. The impact of the ongoing tension regarding Iran in the Middle East is now directly visible on the Indian market. Oil companies may have kept the prices stable today, but the increase of about ₹ 7.5 per liter in the last two weeks has spoiled people’s budget.

Petrol crosses ₹102 in Delhi-NCR, hit on public’s pockets

In the capital Delhi, petrol is being sold at ₹ 102.12 per liter, while diesel has reached ₹ 95.20 per liter. The situation is no different in Noida and Gurugram also. The expenses of people commuting to office daily have suddenly increased. Especially middle class families who drive bikes and cars are now spending thousands of rupees more every month.

Petrol caught fire in Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru

In Mumbai, petrol has reached ₹ 111.18 and diesel ₹ 97.83 per liter. Whereas in Kolkata, petrol is being sold at a record level of ₹ 113.47. Even in IT city Bengaluru, petrol has become ₹110.91 per litre. People are fiercely attacking the government and oil companies on social media. People in many cities have described this as a “new shock of inflation”.

Fuel becomes most expensive in Hyderabad and Kerala

In Hyderabad, petrol has reached ₹115.69 and diesel ₹103.82 per litre. Whereas in Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram, petrol is being sold at ₹ 115.49 and diesel at ₹ 104.42 per liter. The problems of taxi drivers and transport traders have increased in many states of South India. He says that now increasing the fare will become a compulsion.

Government’s appeal – Do not do panic buying

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has appealed to the public not to make panic purchases of petrol, diesel and LPG. He assured that there is no shortage of fuel in the country. The government and state oil companies are not passing the entire burden of the international market on the public. According to the report, oil companies are facing a loss of about ₹ 550 crore every day so that people can get some relief.

Danger of rising inflation, everything from vegetables to ration will be affected.

Experts say that if petrol and diesel remain expensive for a long time, the cost of transport and freight will increase rapidly. This will have a direct impact on the prices of vegetables, milk, ration and FMCG goods. Due to diesel becoming expensive, the expenses of farming will also increase. This means that the common man’s kitchen budget may deteriorate further in the coming days.

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