The price of petrol and diesel has been increased in Rajasthan. There is an increase of Rs. 3.25 per liter in petrol and Rs. 3.02 per liter in diesel in Jaipur. These rates came into effect from today. Earlier, the rate of petrol in Jaipur was Rs. 104.72 per liter, while now it is Rs. 107.97 per liter. There has been an increase in the price of diesel from Rs. 90.21 per liter to Rs. 93.23 per liter. The increased prices of petrol and diesel will directly impact the pockets of the general public. Prices of transportation, fruits, vegetables, and daily necessities may also see an increase.

There have been changes in fuel rates in other cities of Rajasthan as well. In Jodhpur, petrol is selling at around ₹108.40 and diesel at ₹93.55 per liter. In Udaipur, petrol has crossed ₹109, while diesel is around ₹94 per liter. In Kota, petrol is selling at around ₹107.60 and diesel at ₹92.90 per liter. Petrol and diesel prices have also increased in Ajmer.

Petrol pump dealers in Rajasthan have alleged that oil marketing companies have reduced fuel supplies to retail outlets and have set unofficial limits on the sale of petrol and diesel to consumers. Dealers have warned that this could lead to a law and order situation at petrol pumps.

The Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association, in a memorandum submitted to oil companies on Thursday, stated that dealers are being instructed to sell limited quantities of fuel to individual consumers through mobile messages and verbal instructions.

According to the association's general secretary, Shashank Korani, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has reportedly instructed dealers to limit diesel sales to ₹50,000 per consumer and petrol sales to ₹5,000 per consumer. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has reportedly limited petrol sales to 49 liters and diesel sales to 200 liters. The association says similar restrictions have been reported by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).

The association alleged that supplies to petrol pumps are being stopped if dealers sell fuel beyond the prescribed limits. The memorandum stated that no written orders have been issued by the central government, state government, or oil companies regarding such restrictions.

The dealers' association warned that this move could increase consumer resentment at petrol pumps and worsen the law and order situation.

The association also stated that maintaining a minimum stock at petrol pumps is mandatory under the Essential Commodities Act, but due to reduced supplies from depots, many outlets are running out of fuel, increasing the risk of administrative action against dealers.

The association has demanded that oil companies issue clear written guidelines in this regard and make this information public through newspapers to avoid confusion and disputes among consumers.