OMCs hike petrol, diesel by up to Rs 3/litre as Brent nears $100

Indian Oil marketing companies raised pump prices May 15 across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai amid Hormuz tensions and Rs 10 bn/day under-recoveries. Freight, logistics and input costs set to climb for retailers and manufacturers, pressuring margins across categories.

— FiledFri, 15 May, 2026, 07:50 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 07:04 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Indian Oil Marketing Companies · OMCs raised petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs 3/litre on May 15 amid $100 Brent and Hormuz tensions. Rising fuel costs will

Key facts

  • Rs 3/litre hike
  • Petrol Delhi Rs 97.77
  • Diesel Delhi Rs 90.67
  • Petrol Kolkata Rs 108.74
  • Petrol inflation 32.4%
  • Diesel inflation 25.19%
  • Brent ~$100/bbl
  • Rs 10 billion/day losses

Why this matters

Hormuz-driven fuel spike accelerates the case for backward integration into regional warehousing and EV last-mile assets to structurally insulate from Brent volatility.