US EditionHindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum and Indian Oil Hike Premium Petrol Price Today Amid Fuel Crisis — Check Details
The price hike follows global supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict, with industrial diesel rising Rs 22.02 per litre, officials said.
- On Friday, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Indian Oil Corporation Limited increased premium petrol prices by Rs 2.35 per litre, effective March 20, 2026.
- Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia have influenced global fuel markets, increasing input costs for oil marketing companies, as confirmed by IEA suggestions.
- While premium variants including 'Speed', 'Power', and 'XP95' face increases, prices for regular petrol remain unchanged.
- Regarding broader fuel supplies, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed LPG supplies are available and around 7,500 consumers have shifted to PNG.
- The International Energy Agency has suggested reducing highway speeds and increasing car sharing to mitigate economic impacts from Middle East market disruptions.
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Petrol Price Hike: BPCL, HPCL and Indian Oil raise premium petrol rates by up to Rs 2.35 per litre
Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, oil marketing companies on Friday hiked the premium petrol prices by up to Rs 2.35 per litre with immediate effect. The prices of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's (BPCL) 'Speed', Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's (HPCL) 'Power', and Indian Oil Corporation Limited's (IOCL) 'XP95' petrol have been increased by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre. However, there is no change in the price of regular petrol a…
Oil companies have increased the price of premium petrol. This price increase ranges from ₹2 to ₹2.30, which will be effective nationwide from today.
Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum and Indian Oil hike premium petrol price today amid fuel crisis — Check details
The price of premium petrol has increased by up to ₹2.35 per litre from today, 20 March, after Indian OMCs, including Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum and Indian Oil, hiked charges amid the fuel crisis.
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