#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge says, "The repeated hikes in the prices of petrol, diesel, and gas and now, even fertiliser prices will rise. The things that are happening, I want to ask Modi ji: did you not foresee these… pic.twitter.com/o2oWONjsaA

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2026

As predicted, the Modi government is raising fuel prices in installments. This is the 2nd in a week itself, and we have no clarity on how much more the common public will need to suffer.
All over India, petrol pumps are seeing massive queues and there is widespread panic about… https://t.co/dAe9goWBgg

— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) May 19, 2026

Watch #BreakingGround with @VedikaS | Centre hikes fuel prices for a second time in a week - What will this impact? pic.twitter.com/uAxGfSL01x

— NDTV (@ndtv) May 19, 2026

#WATCH | Karnataka: Diesel prices increased by 94 paise per litre and petrol by 95 paise per litre in Karnataka. Diesel in Karnataka hiked to Rs 95.04 per litre, and Petrol hiked to Rs 107.12 per litre
(Visuals from a fuel station in Bengaluru) pic.twitter.com/zeIR3bnbN8

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2026

#WATCH | Telangana: Diesel prices increased by 99 paise per litre and petrol by 99 paise per litre in Telangana. Diesel in Telangana hiked to Rs 99.95 per litre, and Petrol hiked to Rs 111.88 per litre
(Visuals from a fuel station in Hyderabad) pic.twitter.com/oM7Oj1KYKx

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2026

#WATCH | Rajasthan: Diesel prices increased by Rs 1.24 per litre and petrol by Rs 1.33 per litre in the state. In Jaipur, petrol price rises to Rs 109.32 per litre, and diesel price rises to Rs 94.50 per litre.
(Visuals from a fuel station in Jaipur) pic.twitter.com/f0bIFCQZPT

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2026

VIDEO | Chennai: On hike in petrol, diesel prices for second time in a week, DMK leader TKS Elangovan says, "It is the misrule of the BJP. Their economic programs have failed in practice. This government cannot run the country. Their idea is different. Their objective is… pic.twitter.com/8fn9g9sAVZ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 19, 2026

VIDEO | Lucknow, UP: On hike in petrol, diesel prices for second time in a week, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, "This is just the trailer. The last time when the rate was increased by Rs 3, I had said it would increase further. Now, the rates will go up further. What needs to be… pic.twitter.com/D1XGjXYM9K

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 19, 2026

VIDEO | Saharanpur: On fuel price hike, Congress MP Imran Masood (@Imranmasood_Inc) says, “The prices of petrol and diesel will continue to rise. You have already seen the condition we are in, we are functioning according to America’s instructions, such as not buying cheap oil… pic.twitter.com/lWNNksSaD1

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 19, 2026

#WATCH Delhi: On the increase in petrol and diesel prices, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha says, "... Today these people are saying that this is a minor increase... Today, many things have gone out of people's reach. Milk has gone out of people's reach. The quantity in small food packets… pic.twitter.com/rPnIHIc97k

— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2026

Since the Iran war escalated and the Strait of Hormuz faced prolonged disruption, fuel prices have surged across the world. Brent crude has stayed above $100 a barrel, and consumers globally have borne the impact through steep increases in petrol and diesel prices.
The numbers…

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 19, 2026

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the government was burdening common citizens while attempting to cover up its policy failures.

His remarks came after state-run oil marketing companies raised petrol and diesel prices for the second time in less than a week amid rising global crude oil prices.

Taking to social media platform X, Kharge said, "It has been barely four days since the last price hike, and the Modi government has once again raised the prices of petrol and diesel. After setting the stage with elaborate rhetoric and preaching the virtues of frugality, the process of shifting the burden of their own failures onto the public is currently in full swing."

दाम बढ़े चार ही दिन हुए कि मोदी सरकार ने पेट्रोल-डीज़ल के दाम फिर बढ़ा दिए।
पूरी भूमिका बनाकर, बचत का उपदेश देकर
अपनी नाकामियों का बोझ जनता पर डालने का कार्य प्रगति पर है।
“आम जनता की लूट और अडानी को अमरीका से छूट” ये है मोदी जी का Compromised Model
विश्वगुरु का झूठा दंभ…

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) May 19, 2026

"We will have to compromise, we have no other choice" : Jammu commuters share their views as Centre raises fuel price for the second time in a week@deepduttajourno pic.twitter.com/mrbWr4bqcJ

— NDTV (@ndtv) May 19, 2026

Common man feel the pinch as Centre raises fuel prices for the second time in a week - NDTV's @reethu_journo speaks to Bengaluru commuters who share their views pic.twitter.com/e21Y1jNbCZ

— NDTV (@ndtv) May 19, 2026

As state-run oil marketing companies increased petrol and diesel prices for the second time in less than a week amid rising global crude oil prices, people across Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday expressed concern over the growing financial burden.

In Delhi, a garment seller said the fuel price hike was creating difficulties for people dependent on daily earnings. "I work in the clothing business and sell garments on the streets. My livelihood depends on daily earnings, and now the increase in fuel prices is creating problems for us," he said.

Another commuter in the national capital said he learned about the hike while leaving for duty in the morning. "Due to the ongoing war situation, conditions are similar across many countries," he added.

In Basti, Uttar Pradesh, a local resident said fuel prices were expected to keep rising. "What can we even say about it? Whatever we are getting is fine. It is manageable for those who are employed," he remarked.

In Chandigarh, another resident urged the government to control fuel prices, saying, "Prices should not rise further. Due to the war situation, we are definitely being affected. I request the government to reduce fuel and diesel prices."

(IANS)

"Everybody needs to adjust a bit for the nation" : Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh over Centre increasing fuel prices for a second time in a week pic.twitter.com/5gf1wzmxc8

— NDTV (@ndtv) May 19, 2026

Fuel price hiked again | "Because of war, prices have increased" : Bihar minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Centre increasing fuel prices for a second time in a week pic.twitter.com/R3wkVR9Fwx

— NDTV (@ndtv) May 19, 2026

Watch #TheBreakfastShow with @ParmeshwarBawa | Mixed reactions from Delhi commuters on a second price hike on fuel in a week's time, many question move @AaquilJameel's ground report from Delhi's Mayur Vihar pic.twitter.com/UXtAeQU4u4

— NDTV (@ndtv) May 19, 2026

🔴#NewsAlert | Fuel Prices Hiked Again In Less Than A Week; Petrol, Diesel Costlier By Around 90 paise
Check below new petrol prices across metro cities ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NR0jvxCEm4

— NDTV (@ndtv) May 19, 2026

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) staged protests across Andhra Pradesh on Monday against the hike in petrol and diesel prices and demanded immediate rollback.

Responding to the call given by YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, party leaders, cadre, and supporters staged massive protests in all constituencies.

Rallies, dharnas, padayatras, and innovative protest programmes were organised in almost every constituency, with leaders submitting memorandums to Collectors, RDOs, and Tahsildars demanding an immediate rollback of fuel prices.

YSRCP leaders alleged that the coalition government betrayed people after promising to reduce fuel prices before elections. They said the sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices was placing a severe burden on farmers, middle-class families, transport workers, and daily wage earners, besides triggering inflation in essential commodities.

(IANS)

Fuel prices have been raised again, with petrol going up by 86 paise per litre and diesel by 83 paise, marking the second increase within a week. 

The latest revision comes amid continued volatility in global oil rates, adding to the burden on consumers after the previous hike earlier this week.

The ongoing conflict in Iran has disturbed global oil supply. The earlier Rs 3 increase does not fully cover the losses of the oil marketing companies (OMCs). The companies had been selling fuel at old rates for nearly 10 weeks even as their costs kept rising. When their losses became unsustainable, the prices of petrol and diesel were raised last week.