India, May 15 -- Fuel prices in Karnataka's Bengaluru were revised on Friday after state-owned oil companies raised petrol and diesel rates across the country amid increasing pressure from global crude oil prices.

The nationwide hike comes as global crude oil prices continue to rise due to escalating tensions in West Asia and disruptions in key supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the revised rates, petrol in Bengaluru now costs Rs.106 per litre, while diesel is priced at Rs.94.10 per litre.

Oil firms said they had kept fuel prices unchanged for several weeks despite rising input costs, but eventually had to revise rates after losses became financially unsustainable. Officials added that India had managed to main...