Fuel prices were increased across the country on Friday, effective immediately, with oil marketing companies raising petrol and diesel rates by up to Rs 3 per litre amid continued volatility in global crude oil markets.

Among the four metro cities, Kolkata recorded the sharpest rise in petrol prices, which climbed by Rs 3.29 to Rs 108.74 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol rates increased by Rs 3.14 to Rs 106.68 per litre, while Chennai saw a rise of Rs 2.83, taking the price to Rs 103.67 per litre.

In Kolkata, diesel now costs Rs 95.13 per litre after an increase of Rs 3.11. Mumbai recorded a hike of Rs 3.11, pushing diesel prices to Rs 93.14 per litre. In Chennai, diesel rates rose by Rs 2.86 to Rs 95.25 per litre.

In addition, LNG prices were also raised by Rs 2 per kg.