The latest hike in fuel prices has triggered widespread concern among motorists and daily commuters in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday (May 15, 2026).
In Thiruvananthapuram, petrol is now priced at ₹110.76 per litre, while diesel has touched ₹99.64 per litre. The revised rates, which came into effect on Friday (May 15, 2026) morning, reflect an increase of over ₹3 per litre for both petrol and diesel, which is attributed to the rise of global crude oil price due to the West Asia conflict.
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At fuel stations across the city, including major outlets at Bakery Junction, Pattom and Kazhakuttom, vehicle owners expressed frustration over the mounting cost of transportation and its likely impact on household budgets.
“People expected this the moment the elections were over. As soon as the results were declared, fuel prices went up. Ordinary people are the ones suffering every time,” Suresh Kumar, an autorickshaw driver from Jagathy, says
