Fuel prices in Kerala rise by around ₹8 in less than a fortnight

Successive petrol, diesel price hikes trigger concern in Kerala trade and industry circles

India's state-owned oil firms raised fuel prices four times in 10 days, compounding a ₹993 commercial gas hike and cascading into food, hospitality, and construction costs across Kerala. With select goods up 25–50% and supply agreements collapsing to sub-monthly horizons, any operation with Indian vendor or logistics exposure should factor in sustained margin pressure.