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Petrol Diesel Price: How much have petrol and diesel prices increased since 2014? When and by how much?
Petrol Diesel Price: For the past several days, uncertainty had persisted regarding the prices of petrol and diesel, after which the government announced a price increase today. Let's explore how petrol and diesel prices have changed from 2014 to 2026.
Know how many times the prices of petrol and diesel have increased from 2014 to 2026
Petrol Diesel Price Hike: The impact of the continuous rise in crude oil prices in the international market is now being felt in India. Today, on May 15th, the Indian government increased the prices of petrol and diesel. The government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel by ₹3 and CNG by ₹2, putting significant pressure on the common man's pocket.
However, this isn't the first time petrol and diesel prices have risen so significantly. Over the past 12 years, since 2014, petrol and diesel prices have seen several spikes. Let's take a look at the graph.
See here how much the price of petrol and diesel has changed year wise.
| Year | Petrol Price (Average) | Diesel Price (Average) |
| 2014 | 71 rupees 41 paise | 55 rupees 49 paise |
| 2015 | 66 rupees 29 paise | 52 rupees 28 paise |
| 2016 | 63 rupees 02 paise | 46 rupees 43 paise |
| 2017 | 68 rupees 09 paise | 57 rupees 35 paise |
| 2018 | 74 rupees 63 paise | 65 rupees 93 paise |
| 2019 | 73 rupees 13 paise | 66 rupees 71 paise |
| 2020 | 69 rupees 59 paise | 62 rupees 29 paise |
| 2021 | 90 rupees 40 paise | 80 rupees 73 paise |
| 2022 | 96 rupees 72 paise | 89 rupees 62 paise |
| 2026 | 97 rupees 77 paise | 90 rupees 67 paise |
It should be noted that petrol and diesel prices have increased five years after 2022, on May 15, 2026. In 2014, petrol was around ₹70-75 per liter in many cities across the country, and by 2021-22, it had surpassed ₹100. Now, the price hike in 2026 has increased the concerns of the common people.
It's worth noting that after 2020, petrol prices rose sharply due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent global supply crisis. In 2021, petrol prices crossed ₹100 per liter for the first time in many cities. This was also the period when petrol and diesel prices rose sharply. Following this, in May 2026, petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to ₹3 per liter in many cities.
