New Delhi, 23 May. Oil marketing companies have once again increased the prices of petrol and diesel from Saturday.
According to the country’s largest oil marketing company, Indian Oil Corporation, in the national capital Delhi, petrol has become costlier by 87 paise and diesel by 91 paise per liter from today.
Similar increases have been made in other cities as well. The prices of both fossil fuels have been raised for the third consecutive time at intervals of four days each.
From today in Delhi, one liter of petrol costs 99.51 rupees and diesel costs 98.64 rupees. Earlier, their prices were 98.64 rupees and 91.58 rupees per liter, respectively.
Previously, on 15 May, petrol and diesel prices in Delhi had increased by three rupees each. After that, on 19 May, petrol became costlier by 87 paise and diesel by 91 paise per liter.
In Kolkata, from today, the price of petrol has increased by 94 paise to 110.64 rupees, and diesel by 95 paise to 97.02 rupees per liter.
In Chennai, petrol has become costlier by 82 paise and diesel by 87 paise. From today, one liter of petrol there costs 105.31 rupees, and one liter of diesel costs 96.98 rupees.
The ongoing crisis in West Asia and supply disruptions have caused a surge in crude oil prices in the international market, and the continued decline of the rupee against the dollar is increasing costs for oil marketing companies. This is why they are raising petrol and diesel prices.
Indian Oil has increased the price of its premium petrol XP95 by 87 paise to 106.63 rupees and the price of premium diesel XG by 91 paise to 97.81 rupees per liter.
New Delhi
New Delhi, the capital of India, was officially inaugurated in 1931 as the imperial capital of British India, designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. It replaced Calcutta (now Kolkata) as the seat of government and features iconic landmarks like India Gate and the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Today, it serves as a vibrant political and cultural hub, reflecting both its colonial past and modern Indian identity.
Delhi
Delhi, the capital of India, is a historic city that has been continuously inhabited for over two millennia, serving as the capital of several ancient and medieval empires, including the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, with landmarks such as the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb reflecting its layered history. Today, Delhi is a vibrant metropolis that blends its ancient past with modern development, making it a significant political and cultural hub.
Kolkata
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is a major cultural and historical hub in eastern India, serving as the capital of British India until 1911. Founded as a trading post by the British East India Company in the late 17th century, it became a center of the Indian independence movement and the Bengal Renaissance. Today, it is renowned for its colonial architecture, vibrant arts scene, and iconic landmarks like the Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge.
Chennai
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is a major cultural and economic hub in southern India, with a history dating back to the 17th century when the British East India Company established a trading post there. The city is renowned for its classical music and dance traditions, vibrant temple architecture, and as the home of the Marina Beach, one of the world’s longest urban beaches. Today, it serves as a key gateway to South Indian culture and the automobile manufacturing industry.
West Asia
West Asia is a historically rich region that served as the cradle of several ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, the Persian Empire, and the Levantine cultures. It has been a crossroads for trade, religion, and conflict for millennia, influencing global history through the development of writing, law, and major religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Today, the area is known for its diverse cultural heritage and geopolitical significance.
