Today, on April 30, petrol and diesel prices remain stable across the country. However, there have been reports that the prices of fuels like petrol and diesel may increase from May 1. Reports indicate that due to the uncertain and sensitive situation in the Strait of Hormuz, petrol and diesel prices may increase by ₹25 to ₹28 in the coming days. Still, there is no need to panic, as the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there are no plans to increase fuel prices at the moment. However, experts believe such an increase remains a possibility.
Rahul Gandhi’s claim
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that the central government is preparing to pass the burden of rising fuel prices on the citizens as soon as the current phase of ‘election relief’ ends. Along with this, he also warned of a new wave of inflation. In a post on He alleged that when global crude oil prices were low, the government took advantage of it; But now when the prices are increasing, it is passing the burden on the public.
Government clarified the facts
During a press briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said there were no immediate plans to increase prices of fuels. He said, “LPG, petrol and diesel are available in sufficient quantity, and there has been no increase in prices; hence, please do not panic.” He also stressed that the supply remains stable.
Petrol and diesel prices today
City Petrol Price (per litre) Diesel Price (per litre) Delhi Rs 94.77 Rs 87.67 Mumbai Rs 103.54 Rs 90.03 Kolkata Rs 105.45 Rs 92.02 Chennai Rs 100.80 Rs 92.39 Bengaluru Rs 102.92 Rs 90.99 Amritsar Rs 98.29 Rs 88.06 Bhopal Rs 106.52 Rs 91.89 Bhubaneswar Rs 101.10 Rs 92.69 Gangtok Rs 103.35 Rs 90.45
