Fuel Prices Increase for Fourth Time in 10 Days; Cumulative Hike Nears ₹7.5 Since May 15

Petrol and diesel prices were raised on Monday for the fourth time in ten days. State oil companies increased rates by over ₹2 per litre. Cumulative hikes since May 15 now total nearly ₹7.5 per litre, with more increases likely. The recent surge follows a three-month price freeze despite rising international crude costs.