India, May 15 -- May 17 State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by around Rs 3 per litre each as soaring crude oil prices and the escalating West Asia conflict sharply widened under-recoveries for fuel retailers.

The revised prices took immediate effect across the country. In Delhi, petrol prices rose by Rs 3.14 per litre to Rs 97.77, while diesel prices increased by Rs 3.11 per litre.

CNG prices were also revised upward, with retail rates in Delhi rising by Rs 2 per kilogram to Rs 79.09 per kg from Friday.

The fuel price revisions come amid mounting financial pressure on public sector fuel retailers, which have continued to shield consumers from the full impact of the sharp rally in globa...