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India fuel prices rise again as OMCs hike petrol and diesel amid Iran US war and West Asia crisis, petrol costliest in Hyderabad, diesel highest in Thiruvananthapuram
Petrol and diesel prices today, May 19.
Petrol, Diesel Prices on May 19, 2026: Oil Marketing Companeis (OMCs) have once again hiked Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday, the second time in a span a week. Earlier, the fuel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre.
Elevated crude oil prices triggered by the Iran-US war are putting pressure on OMCs, leading to sharp losses every day. India imports 85-90 per cent of its crude oil, making it volatile for geopolitical disruption.
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) revise fuel prices daily at 6 AM, aligning them with movements in global crude oil prices and currency exchange rates.
India’s forex reserve is under pressure due to the elevated crude oil prices.
Petrol Prices Across Major Cities (May 19, 2026)
| City | Petrol Price (Rs/Litre) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 98.64 |
| mumbai | 109.70 |
| Kolkata | 108.74 |
| Chennai | 104.49 |
| Gurgaon | 99.51 |
| Noida | 98.65 |
| Bengaluru | 107.14 |
| Bhubaneswar | 105.25 |
| Chandigarh | 98.10 |
| Hyderabad | 111.84 |
| Jaipur | 108.94 |
| Lucknow | 98.42 |
| Patna | 109.54 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 111.70 |
Diesel Prices Across Major Cities (May 19, 2026)
| City | Diesel Price (Rs/Litre) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 90.67 |
| mumbai | 93.14 |
| Kolkata | 95.13 |
| Chennai | 95.47 |
| Gurgaon | 92.01 |
| Noida | 91.93 |
| Bengaluru | 95.04 |
| Bhubaneswar | 96.83 |
| Chandigarh | 86.09 |
| Hyderabad | 99.95 |
| Jaipur | 94.14 |
| Lucknow | 91.73 |
| Patna | 95.58 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 100.59 |
Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 across Indian cities on Friday, May 15, amid rising global crude oil prices and supply concerns triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis.
CNG Prices Across Major Cities (May 19, 2026)
| City | Price (Rs/Kg) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Rs 77.09 |
| mumbai | Rs 81 |
| Ahmedabad | Rs 82.25 |
| Gurgaon | Rs 82.12 |
| Noida | Rs 85.7 |
| Bangalore | Rs 90 |
| Jaipur | Rs 90.91 |
| Chennai | Rs 91.5 |
| Pune | Rs 92.5 |
| Kolkata | Rs 93.5 |
| Lucknow | Rs 95.75 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 97 |
Petrol Costliest In Hyderabad, Diesel In Thiruvananthapuram
After the latest price hike, Hyderabad recorded the highest petrol rate in the country. Petrol there was priced at Rs 111.84 per litre on May 19. Thiruvananthapuram was close behind, where petrol rates stood at Rs 111.70 per litre.
On the other hand, Chandigarh has the lowest petrol price among the listed cities at Rs 98.10 per litre. Lucknow and Noida also remained relatively cheaper compared to several metro cities, with petrol prices at Rs 98.42 and Rs 98.65 per litre, respectively.
In the case of diesel, Thiruvananthapuram recorded the highest price at Rs 100.59 per litre. Hyderabad followed with diesel costing Rs 99.95 per litre.
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