14th Hike In 16 Days, Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again in India, Petrol Price Crosses ₹120 Mark, Check New Rates Here
14th Hike In 16 Days, Petrol & Diesel Prices Hiked By Nearly a Rupee in India
Oil companies increased the price of petrol and diesel in Delhi by 80 paise each, marking the 14th such hike in two weeks. Petrol costs Rs 105.41 and diesel Rs 96.67 per litre after the hike.
In Mumbai, the petrol and diesel prices per litre stand at Rs 120.51 and Rs 104.77. It has been increased by 84 paise and 85 paise respectively.
Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 105.41 per litre as against Rs 104. 61 previously, while diesel rates have gone up from Rs 96.67 per litre to Rs 95.07, according to a price notification of state fuel retailers.
The price of petrol in Andhra Pradesh crossed the ₹120 mark following the hike. Petrol and diesel prices in the State continue to be the highest in the south of India and the second-highest in the country after Maharashtra.
Rates have been increased across the country and vary from state to state depending upon the incidence of local taxation.
There had been a pause in the of revision of fuel prices since November 4 last year. It was broken in March 22 after crude oil prices rose because of the Russia-Ukraine war. This is the 14th increase in prices since March.