25/05/2026
Fuel prices in India have reportedly been increased four times within the last two weeks, creating serious concerns across the travel and tourism industry.
Rising petrol and diesel costs directly impact transportation, tour operations, hotel logistics, sightseeing, taxi services, and overall holiday budgets.
For the tourism sector, this translates into Increase in tour package costs, Higher transportation and transfer charges and Rising operational expenses for resorts and hotels.
At a time when the industry is already navigating significant headwinds, continuous fuel hikes can affect affordability for travellers and sustainability for tourism businesses alike.
Tourism is one of the largest employment generators in India, supporting millions of families directly and indirectly โ from drivers and guides to hotel staff, homestay owners, and local artisans. Stable fuel pricing plays a crucial role in keeping travel accessible, competitive, and inclusive.
We sincerely hope for stability in fuel prices in the coming weeks, for the benefit of travellers, transport operators, tourism stakeholders, and the hospitality industry across the country.
