Indian FMCG Companies Raise Prices 4-11% as Fuel Costs and Supply Chain Pressures Mount

India’s FMCG majors are raising prices by 4–11% on soaps, detergents, toothpaste, and edible oils as fuel costs and geopolitical tensions squeeze margins. Companies including HUL, Colgate, Dabur, Marico, and Emami will roll out increases by late June/early July. Crude‑linked input costs, especially diesel (70% of freight), drive the hikes, compounded by a ₹3/litre fuel price rise. Analysts expect 4–8% inflation across FMCG categories, with Q1 margins under pressure despite efficiency measures.