The prices of petrol and diesel have remained stable on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, even as the Compressed natural gas (CNG) prices in Delhi-NCR were hiked by Rs 2 per kg, taking the retail price to Rs 83.09 per kg. The fresh hike in fuel prices were announced on Monday, May 25, and the rates were increased by Rs 2.61–2.71 per litre. Petrol and diesel prices have now reached their highest levels since May 2022.
The petrol and diesel prices were hiked as state-run fuel retailers continued passing on the impact of elevated global crude oil prices to consumers.