Diesel Price Hike to Push Goods Transport Costs Up by 3%, Industry Warns

Brief By Hindustan Times / 2:14 PM on 15 May 2026

The cost of transporting goods across India may rise by up to 3% following the recent diesel price increase, the All India Transporters Welfare Association (AITWA) said. Transporters cited mounting fuel and operational expenses, warning of higher freight rates nationwide, while urging stable fuel supply and faster transition to alternative energy sources.