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Crude Oil Doubles: How India Shielded Consumers from Price Hikes

सरकार ने क्रूड महंगा होने के बावजूद तेल के दाम नहीं बढ़ाए हैं. (Image:AI)

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News18•21-03-2026, 20:14

Crude Oil Doubles: How India Shielded Consumers from Price Hikes

•Crude oil prices surged from $62 to over $150 per barrel due to West Asia tensions.
•Government and oil companies kept petrol and diesel prices stable for general consumers.
•Premium petrol (95 octane) prices increased by approximately 2 rupees per liter, affecting high-end vehicles.
•Bulk diesel prices rose by up to 22 rupees per liter, impacting industries and commercial sectors.
•India adopted a balanced pricing policy to minimize direct impact on the public and control inflation.

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