Bhubaneswar: The petrol and diesel prices in Bhubaneswar have remained unchanged with petrol price at Rs ₹100.97 per litre and Rs ₹92.55 per litre,

India had so far avoided a major increase in retail fuel prices despite surging global crude oil prices as a result of the West Asian conflict. However, speculation over another round of hikes had been building for days as global crude continued to climb.

With the latest revision, petrol prices in Delhi rose from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel rates increased from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67 per litre. 

Petrol and diesel prices rise by ₹3 per litre, reflecting increased global energy costs.

Petrol and diesel prices rise by ₹3 per litre, reflecting increased global energy costs.

The government and state-run oil companies raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre on Friday after keeping rates unchanged for weeks. The increase reflects pressure from the West Asia conflict, elevated crude prices, shipping disruptions and a weaker rupee.

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Rumours of a petrol and diesel price hike sparked heavy buying and long queues at petrol pumps across several states. The speculation drove shortage fears, divided public opinion and renewed worries over inflation and transport costs.

Rumours of a petrol and diesel price hike sparked heavy buying and long queues at petrol pumps across several states. The speculation drove shortage fears, divided public opinion and renewed worries over inflation and transport costs.