New Delhi, May 23 -- Petrol and diesel prices were increased once again across the country on Saturday, marking the third hike this month as rising tensions in West Asia continued to push global crude oil prices upward.
State-run oil marketing companies increased petrol prices by up to 87 paise per litre and diesel prices by up to 91 paise per litre, further adding pressure on household budgets and transportation costs.
In Delhi, petrol prices rose to around Rs 99.51 per litre, while diesel prices increased to nearly Rs 92.50 per litre.
With the latest revision, fuel prices have now risen by almost Rs 5 per litre during May after a Rs 3 hike earlier in the month followed by another increase of around 90 paise last week.
In Mumbai, petro...