Jaipur: Saturday morning brought fresh concerns for consumers in Rajasthan as oil companies once again increased petrol and diesel prices for the third time in the last few days amid continued volatility in international crude oil markets.
Sharp Increase Across Rajasthan Districts
According to officials, petrol prices in Jaipur have climbed to ₹109.87 per litre, while diesel prices have reached ₹95.09 per litre following the latest hike. Over the past nine days, petrol prices have risen by ₹5.12 per litre and diesel by ₹4.84 per litre, adding to inflationary pressure and increasing transportation and household costs.
Widespread Price Hike Across Cities and Rising Cost Pressure
Petrol prices have witnessed a fresh hike across several districts of Rajasthan, including Kota, Sikar, Udaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Barmer, and Bhilwara, with some areas crossing ₹111 per litre. The widespread rise is expected to further impact transportation costs, household budgets, and essential commodity prices in the coming days.