Premium petrol prices hiked by Rs 2; normal petrol rate unchanged

New Delhi, 20/3: Premium petrol in India became costlier by up to Rs 2.35 from Friday (March 20, 2026)

The price of BPCL’s Speed, HPCL’s Power, and IOCL’s XP95 increased by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre. However, there is no change in the price of regular petrol at present.

Although the companies did not specify any reason behind the hike, it is believed that fluctuations in global crude oil prices and changes in logistics costs amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict may have prompted the decision