Petrol tops ₹109 in Rajasthan: Sri Ganganagar leads as fuel prices rise ₹3+ per litre
Synopsis
For the first time since March 2024, oil companies have revised fuel prices upward — and Rajasthan is feeling it hard. Sri Ganganagar now tops the state at ₹109.46 a litre for petrol, while dealers are simultaneously flagging alleged pressure to ration supply. A double hit: higher prices and potentially less fuel to go around.
Key Takeaways
Petrol and diesel prices in Rajasthan were revised upward effective 15 May — the first hike since March 2024 .
Sri Ganganagar recorded the state's highest petrol price at ₹109.46 per litre and diesel at ₹94.74 per litre .
Jaipur petrol rose by ₹3.25 per litre to ₹107.97 ; diesel increased by ₹3.02 to ₹93.23 per litre .
The hike is attributed to rising international crude oil prices; experts warn further increases are possible if West Asia tensions continue.
The Rajasthan Petrol and Diesel Dealers Association has written to Indian Oil Corporation alleging pressure to restrict fuel supply to consumers.
Petrol and diesel prices across Rajasthan surged sharply after oil companies revised rates effective Friday night, 15 May, marking the first fuel price increase since March 2024. Sri Ganganagar recorded the highest petrol price in the state at ₹109.46 per litre, while Jaipur saw petrol climb to ₹107.97 per litre — a jump of nearly ₹3.25 per litre overnight. Diesel in Sri Ganganagar also hit the state's peak at ₹94.74 per litre.
City-by-City Price Breakdown
The hike has been uniform and steep across Rajasthan's major districts. In Ajmer, petrol rose from ₹104.36 to ₹107.61 per litre; in Kota, from ₹104.26 to ₹107.51. Chittorgarh saw petrol move from ₹104.38 to ₹107.62, and Udaipur recorded an increase from ₹105.54 to ₹108.79 per litre.
Diesel prices followed a similar trajectory. Ajmer saw diesel climb from ₹89.88 to ₹92.90 per litre, while Kota moved from ₹89.79 to ₹92.81. In Chittorgarh, diesel rose from ₹89.92 to ₹92.93, and Udaipur from ₹90.96 to ₹93.98 per litre. Jaipur diesel went up from ₹90.21 to ₹93.23 per litre, a rise of ₹3.02.
What Is Driving the Hike
The revision is being linked to the sustained rise in crude oil prices in the international market. Experts have cautioned that if tensions in West Asia persist, further fuel price increases cannot be ruled out in the coming weeks. This comes after an extended freeze — petrol and diesel prices across India had remained unchanged for over 14 months, with the government having cut rates by ₹2 per litre ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a consumer relief measure.
Impact on Consumers and Transporters
The sudden revision has triggered concern among everyday consumers, transporters, and businesses that rely heavily on fuel. The scale of the hike — over ₹3 per litre in a single revision — is among the steeper single-day adjustments in recent memory for the state. Notably, Rajasthan's fuel prices already rank among the higher ones nationally due to state-level taxes and the geographical premium in border districts like Sri Ganganagar.
Dealers Flag Supply Restrictions
Compounding consumer anxiety, the Rajasthan Petrol and Diesel Dealers Association has raised objections over alleged pressure from petroleum companies to limit fuel dispensing. According to the Association, dealers are being directed — through mobile messages and verbal instructions — to supply petrol and diesel to customers only in restricted quantities.
The Association has formally written to Manoj Gupta, Executive Director and State-Level Coordinator of Indian Oil Corporation, stating that oil companies are supplying fuel to pumps in limited quantities and instructing dealers accordingly. The petroleum companies have not yet publicly responded to these allegations. How the supply situation evolves in the coming days will be closely watched by both dealers and consumers across the state.
Point of View
The correction has arrived in one sharp move rather than gradual adjustments, which amplifies the shock to consumers and transporters. The supply-rationing allegations from dealers add a troubling second layer — if verified, they suggest the distribution system is under strain beyond just pricing. Rajasthan's high state-tax burden on fuel means the effective burden on citizens here is structurally heavier than the national average, and that context is largely absent from official communication around the revision.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did petrol and diesel prices rise in Rajasthan on 15 May?
Oil companies revised fuel prices upward effective 15 May, linking the hike to sustained increases in international crude oil prices. This was the first revision since March 2024, when prices had been cut by ₹2 per litre ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Which city has the highest petrol price in Rajasthan after the hike?
Sri Ganganagar recorded the highest petrol price in Rajasthan at ₹109.46 per litre, up from ₹106.21. It also topped diesel prices at ₹94.74 per litre, up from ₹91.72.
By how much have petrol and diesel prices increased in Jaipur?
In Jaipur, petrol rose by nearly ₹3.25 per litre to ₹107.97, while diesel increased by ₹3.02 per litre to ₹93.23. The revised rates came into effect from Friday night, 15 May.
What is the Rajasthan Dealers Association alleging about fuel supply?
The Rajasthan Petrol and Diesel Dealers Association has alleged that petroleum companies are directing dealers — via mobile messages and verbal instructions — to dispense fuel to consumers only in restricted quantities. The Association has formally written to the Executive Director and State-Level Coordinator of Indian Oil Corporation, Manoj Gupta, raising these concerns.
Will fuel prices rise further in the coming days?
Experts have cautioned that if geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to push up crude oil prices globally, further fuel price hikes in India cannot be ruled out. No official announcement on future revisions has been made.
