Fuel Price Update: Petrol Crosses Rs 102 While Diesel Remains Above Rs 95 Amid Oil Surge

New Delhi: The tension between America and Iran is not showing any sign of abating. On Tuesday, sharp statements came again from both sides and the impact was directly visible on crude oil. Brent crude rose 0.76 per cent to 96.73 dollars per barrel. WTI also stood at 94.48 dollars, with a rise of 0.72 percent. However, Indian Basket Crude fell 0.94 percent to 96.60 dollars. Even after this, government companies did not touch the rates of petrol and diesel on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

How many times did the prices increase after the elections?

As soon as the elections in five states were over, oil companies started increasing the rates at the pump. The prices were changed four times in 11 days. The first attack took place on May 15: Petrol became costlier by Rs 3 and diesel by Rs 3.29. On May 19, petrol increased by 87 paise, diesel by 91 paise. The same story was repeated again on 23 May. The biggest shock came on May 25, petrol was made costlier by Rs 2.61 and diesel by Rs 2.71 per litre.

What is the situation in big cities?

Today petrol in Delhi is Rs 102.12 per litre. One has to pay Rs 113.51 in Kolkata, Rs 111.21 in Mumbai and Rs 107.77 in Chennai. The mathematics of oil companies says that due to the rise in crude prices, there is a loss of about Rs 750 crore every day on petrol, diesel, LPG and jet fuel.

How much do you have to shell out for diesel?

Diesel is being sold at Rs 95.20 per liter in Delhi. The rate is Rs 99.02 in Kolkata, Rs 97.83 in Mumbai and Rs 99.55 in Chennai. Petrol in Noida is Rs 102.12 and diesel is Rs 97.56. In Chandigarh, petrol is running at Rs 101.51 and diesel at Rs 89.47. Petrol in Lucknow is Rs 101.89 and diesel is Rs 95.36. In Patna, petrol is Rs 113.37 and diesel is Rs 99.36, in Ranchi petrol is Rs 105.26 and diesel is Rs 100.49, in Bhopal petrol is Rs 114.57 and diesel is Rs 99.64.

What is the reason for boiling oil?

Since the Iran crisis, crude oil has increased by almost 50 percent. On Tuesday, the rhetoric between America and Iran increased further. The effect of that is that the international market became hot again. The only relief is that Indian Basket Crude has softened a bit.

Where to know the daily price?

Petrol and diesel rates change every morning at 6 am. Indian Oil customers should write the city code after RSP and send it to 9224992249. SMS on RSP code 9223112222 for BPCL and HPPRICE code 9222201122 for HPCL. You will get the latest rates immediately.

How much will be the impact on the kitchen?

Along with petrol and diesel, LPG cylinders have also become expensive. In such a situation, it is considered certain that the budget of the food plate will deteriorate. It would be better to check the site of your gas agency or company for the new rate.