Attendant fuels up amid New Delhi's third price hike

A petrol pump attendant refuels a vehicle in New Delhi on 23 May 2026 — the day the capital recorded its third successive hike in petrol and diesel prices. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

A petrol dispensing machine at a New Delhi pump displays updated rates on 23 May 2026, following the third revision in petrol and diesel prices within a short span. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Petrol dispensing equipment at a New Delhi station reflects the updated fuel rates on 23 May 2026, after the third consecutive hike in both petrol and diesel prices. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

A New Delhi petrol pump appeared noticeably less crowded on 23 May 2026 following the third hike in petrol and diesel prices, suggesting consumers may be moderating discretionary fuel use. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

A vehicle is refuelled at a New Delhi petrol station on 23 May 2026, the day the third consecutive hike in petrol and diesel prices came into effect across the capital. (Photo: NationPress)

A pump attendant fills fuel in a vehicle at a New Delhi petrol station on 23 May 2026, as the third successive hike in petrol and diesel prices adds pressure on household budgets. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

On 23 May 2026, a petrol pump attendant in New Delhi continues to serve customers despite the third consecutive revision in petrol and diesel prices, which has stoked inflation concerns. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)

Petrol pump attendants in New Delhi remained on duty on 23 May 2026 as the third hike in petrol and diesel prices within weeks raised fresh concerns over fuel-driven inflation in India. (Photo: NationPress/Deepak Kumar)