A worker receives a cash payment as he fills fuel into a vehicle at a petrol pump following the hike in petrol and diesel prices, in Nagpur. File
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Petrol prices rose by ₹3.21 per litre, taking the revised rate to ₹106.17 per litre, while diesel prices increased by ₹3.11 per litre to ₹94.10 per litre, in Bengaluru, on Friday, after oil marketing companies effected the new rates across all categories.
The sharp hike triggered public outrage, with many citizens expressing concern over the growing burden of transportation and daily expenses. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah strongly criticised the Union government, calling the fuel price increase an “anti-people decision”.
In a statement, Mr. Siddaramaiah accused the Narendra Modi-led government of “punishing the people for its own failures”.
He alleged that the Centre’s failed foreign policy, poor economic management and handling of inflation had forced ordinary citizens to bear the burden of rising fuel costs.
Published – May 16, 2026 09:01 am IST
