Petrol becomes expensive by 7 rupees in 11 days, for how long will such shocks last, how much profit do oil companies get on increase of 1 rupee?

Petrol and diesel have given another big blow to the people of the country who are facing the brunt of inflation. Within just 11 days, the prices of petrol and diesel have increased by about ₹ 7.5 per liter. Every morning new rates come out and the burden on the common man’s pocket is increasing. But the biggest question is why are oil companies increasing prices again and again? And is there still a need to increase prices?

Actually, the root of this whole story is the prices of crude oil in the international market. After the Iran-America tension, Brent crude jumped from $70 to beyond $100 per barrel in the global market. India buys about 88% of its crude oil needs from abroad, hence every movement in the international market has a direct impact on the pockets of the people of the country.

Why did the company continue to suffer losses for 74 days?

There has been a huge increase in the prices of petrol and diesel in India on 25 May 2026, after which the rate of petrol in the capital Delhi has reached ₹ 102.12 per liter and the rate of diesel has reached ₹ 95.20 per liter. Oil prices are different in every city of the country. With the help of the graphics below, we have tried to explain to you what is the rate of major cities today?

How much loss were the oil companies incurring?

According to the Petroleum Ministry, government oil companies were facing losses of about ₹ 30,000 crore every month. There was a time when the daily losses of companies reached approximately ₹ 1,600 crore. This is the reason why companies are now compensating for themselves by gradually increasing oil prices.

How much profit do oil companies make when the price increases by 1 rupee?

On Monday, Brent crude slipped below $100 in the international market. There has been a softening in the oil market after the news of a possible agreement between Iran and America. Besides, the tension regarding the world’s most important oil supply route “Strait of Hormuz” has also reduced slightly. If this situation continues, then the pressure on petrol and diesel prices in India may reduce, but at present there is no relief in sight for the common man.

Who is affected by the increase in oil prices?

Will oil prices increase further?

Will the government reduce taxes again to provide relief to the public? Or will petrol and diesel become more expensive in the coming days to cover the losses of oil companies? Because the figures coming out at the moment are showing that the losses of oil companies have not ended completely yet… and this means that the shock of inflation has not stopped yet.