Even as the fear of coronavirus mutant continues to keep the common man on toes, the fuel prices continue to rise unabated for the 10th day. Now, the petrol prices in the national capital has been raised by 34 paise while diesel witnessed 32 paise increase, as per Indian Oil Corporation. Also Read: Bodies Of Two Minor Girls Found In UP's Unnao, Third Critical
Here are the latest rates in various cities
In Delhi, the price of petrol has gone up from ₹ 89.54 per litre to ₹ 89.88 per litre while diesel price has witnessed a hike from ₹ 79.95 per litre to ₹ 80.27 per litre. In Mumbai, the current petrol and diesel rates are at ₹ 96.32 per litre and ₹ 87.32 per litre respectively. The fuel rates remain the costliest in Mumbai among the four major cities. The price rise was increased for a consecutive tenth day in the national capital even as India asked global oil producers to ease production cuts since higher prices are impacting demand in Asia’s third largest economy.
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City |
Petrol |
Diesel |
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Delhi |
89.88 |
80.27 |
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Mumbai |
96.32 |
87.32 |
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Chennai |
91.98 |
85.31 |
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Kolkata |
91.11 |
83.86 |
Source: Indian Oil
Meanwhile on Wednesday, the price of petrol crossed ₹100 per litre in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district for the first time. In view of the price rise, the Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers' Association (RPDA) will be organising a 'Sadbuddhi Yagya' as a protest against the state government for the highest value-added tax (VAT) on fuel price.
While branded or premium petrol had crossed the Rs 100-mark in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, this is the first time that regular petrol crossed the Rs 100-mark.