Srinagar, May 25 -- Srinagar- Petrol and diesel prices were raised again on Monday, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks and pushing fuel rates to their highest levels since 2022 amid soaring global crude oil prices linked to the Iran conflict.

State-run fuel retailers increased petrol prices by Rs 2.61 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.71 per litre. With the latest revision, cumulative hikes since May 15 have climbed to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre.

In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 102.12 per litre, up from Rs 99.51, while diesel rose to Rs 95.20 from Rs 92.49.

The back-to-back increases come after months of relative stability in fuel prices, which had largely remained unchanged for over two years except for a Rs 2-per-litre cut anno...