Petrol at ₹94.77/litre in Delhi. Diesel at ₹87.67. LPG cylinder at ₹913. These haven't budged in over a year.
But oil companies are bleeding ₹30,000 crore every month to keep them there — absorbing the gap between what crude oil actually costs and what you pay at the pump.
That's ₹1,000 crore lost per day. Unsustainable math.
What this means for you
- When the freeze ends in the next 3–6 months, expect a sudden ₹5–8/litre jump in petrol and diesel — adding ₹250–400 to a full tank
- Your LPG cylinder could go up ₹50–100 when prices adjust — plan your refill timing if you can
- For now, prices are stable. But that stability is costing someone ₹30,000 crore a month — which means it won't last
What you can do
- If you have storage space and use LPG regularly, consider getting a refill sooner rather than waiting — the current ₹913 price won't hold forever
- Track your monthly fuel spend now (commute + cooking gas) so you can adjust your budget when prices jump ₹5–8/litre
Nothing's changing today. But knowing a hike is coming means you can plan — not panic.
Grow with clarity 🌱