OMCs hike petrol, diesel by ₹3/litre; freight, essentials retail pricing brace for pass-through
Indian OMCs raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3/litre from 15 May 2026, citing crude volatility. Delhi petrol now ₹97.77, diesel ₹90.67; Mumbai petrol ₹106.68. Higher fuel costs will pressure freight, last-mile delivery and flow through to fruit, vegetable and FMCG shelf prices across metros.
What happened
Indian Oil Marketing Companies · Indian OMCs raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3/litre from 15 May 2026, citing crude volatility. The hike will lift freight
Key facts
- ₹3/litre hike
- Petrol Delhi ₹97.77
- Diesel Delhi ₹90.67
- Petrol Mumbai ₹106.68
- Diesel Mumbai ₹93.14
- Petrol Kolkata ₹108.74
- Petrol Chennai ₹103.67
Why this matters
Accelerate dialogue with regional 3PL and dark-store operators whose fuel-stressed unit economics may open up bolt-on M&A windows over the next two quarters.