Fuel prices have risen again across major Indian cities, marking the second increase within a week after oil companies revised retail rates on Monday.

In New Delhi, petrol climbed by 87 paise to Rs 98.64 per litre from Rs 97.77, while diesel went up by 91 paise to Rs 91.58 from Rs 90.67.

The latest revision of prices follows a Rs 3-per-litre hike announced just days earlier, adding to the burden on consumers already facing high transport and household costs.

Among the metros, Kolkata registered the sharpest jump in petrol rates. The price rose by 96 paise to Rs 109.70 per litre. Diesel there increased by 94 paise and is now available at Rs 96.07 per litre.

In Chennai, petrol became costlier by 82 paise, reaching Rs 104.49 per litre. Diesel rates in the city were raised by 86 paise to Rs 96.11 per litre.

The latest revisions reflect continued upward pressure on retail fuel costs nationwide, with all four metros recording noticeable increases in both petrol and diesel prices.

The repeated revision in a short span signals growing pressure on fuel retailers as global crude markets remain volatile amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

The latest increase follows a nationwide Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel announced last Friday. In Delhi, petrol had then risen from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel moved up from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67.

Other major cities also saw steep revisions that day. Petrol touched Rs 108.74 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 106.68 in Mumbai and Rs 103.67 in Chennai. Diesel prices climbed to Rs 95.13 in Kolkata, Rs 93.14 in Mumbai and Rs 95.25 in Chennai.

At the same time, CNG prices in Delhi were raised by Rs 2 per kg, with the retail rate increasing from Rs 85 to Rs 87.

Source: India Today