Petrol, Diesel Prices Spike in Delhi for Fourth Time in 10 Days

Monday brought the latest in a rapid series of fuel price revisions, with petrol rising Rs 2.61 a litre and diesel Rs 2.71. After four successive increases, Delhi now pays Rs 102.12 for petrol and Rs 95.20 for diesel. Citizens interviewed by news crews described mounting anxiety over household finances, pointing out that everyday essentials and transport costs are climbing in tandem. One regular commuter said his daily fuel expense has jumped noticeably, while another highlighted shrinking profit margins for self-employed drivers. The underlying cause, analysts note, is sustained upward pressure on international crude benchmarks due to geopolitical unrest, leaving policymakers under pressure to find ways to cushion the impact on middle-income families.