Indian Commodity Markets Under Pressure: Fuel Costs Surge in Second Consecutive Hike, Gold nears ₹1.64 Lakh, and Freight Rates Squeeze Kitchen Budgets

Indian Commodity Markets Under Pressure: Fuel Costs Surge in Second Consecutive Hike, Gold nears ₹1.64 Lakh, and Freight Rates Squeeze Kitchen Budgets

Published: May 20, 2026 | Category: Indian Economy & Commodity Markets | Author: Senior Market Analyst Quick Market Update Summary: Today on May 20, 2026, the Indian economy faces intense pressure as state-run oil companies rolled out a consecutive, back-to-back retail fuel price hike across major metros, pushing petrol over ₹98/litre in Delhi and near … Read more