On May 25, 2026, state-owned fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹2.61-2.71 per litre, marking the fourth increase since May 15 and bringing cumulative rises to ₹7.35 for petrol and ₹7.53 for diesel. Rahul Gandhi posted criticism on X, describing the changes as instalment-style hikes that quietly burden consumers. The Hindu and Times of India reported the adjustments and related political statements.