Petrol-diesel price hike to raise household expenses in Indore:Transport, food and delivery costs likely to increase

Residents of Indore woke up to another inflation shock on Friday as petrol and diesel prices were increased once again. Petrol became costlier by ₹3.27 per litre, while diesel prices rose by ₹3.09 per litre across the city. Following the revision, petrol is now being sold at ₹106.54 per litre, up from ₹103.27, while diesel prices have increased from ₹91.93 to ₹95.02 per litre. However, fuel remains slightly cheaper at pumps operated by Pratapgarh Kisan Fueltech, where petrol is available at around ₹93.55 per litre. Daily commuters to feel direct impact The price hike is expected to directly affect middle-class families and office-goers who rely on private vehicles for daily travel. Experts estimate that a person consuming around 20 litres of petrol every month may now have to spend an additional ₹65 monthly, while those using nearly 40 litres could see expenses rise by around ₹130 per month. Delivery charges and transport costs likely to rise The increase in fuel prices is also expected to push up delivery charges and transport costs. Goods transporters estimate that logistics expenses could rise by nearly 5%, increasing the prices of essential commodities and daily-use items. Transport operators said rising diesel prices would have the biggest impact on the transport sector, potentially increasing monthly vehicle operating costs by ₹200-400. No fuel price relief expected for two months According to the Petrol Pump Dealers Association, there is little hope of any reduction in petrol and diesel prices for at least the next two months. Dealers believe that if international crude oil prices continue to rise, fuel rates may increase further in the coming weeks. Madhya Pradesh already has some of the highest fuel prices in the country due to heavy VAT and state taxes on petrol and diesel. Sectors that could be affected Higher electricity and industrial costs: Rising fuel prices may significantly increase power generation and industrial production expenses. Expensive fruits and vegetables: Higher transport costs could push up retail prices of fruits and vegetables brought from mandis to markets. Increased delivery and online service charges: E-commerce and food delivery companies may raise service charges by 2-4% to balance higher fuel expenses. Impact on construction sector: Prices of cement, sand, bricks and other construction materials may rise due to increased diesel and transport costs. Costlier hotel and restaurant services: Hotels, restaurants and catering businesses may also increase prices because of rising transport and cooking fuel expenses.