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Petrol, diesel prices today: No respite for common man from soaring fuel prices; Check today's fuel rates here

Petrol, diesel prices today: The continuous hike in the fuel price is being witnessed from past few days, causing much trouble to the common people.

Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel prices have yet again witnessed a hike on Sunday, with petrol and diesel breaching earlier figures to touch new record highs. In New Delhi, petrol is being sold 28 paise higher at Rs 81.91 per litre, while the price of diesel has been hiked by 18 paise to Rs 73.72 per litre. Mumbai continues to be the worst affected by rising fuel prices, with petrol retailing at a staggering Rs 89.29 per litre and diesel at Rs 78.26 per litre. The continuous hike in the fuel price is being witnessed from the past few days, causing much trouble to the common people. However, one person seems to be unaffected by the high fuel prices. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale candidly confessed on Saturday that the increase in petrol and diesel prices did not bother him, thanks to the allowances he draws as a minister. Also Read| How to avail cashback, discounts on petrol, diesel purchase When asked if he was personally affected by the rising prices, the minister said, "I am not suffering from rising fuel prices as I am a minister," he said, referring to the allowances he gets. "I may suffer if I lose my ministerial post," he added by drawing laughter at a press conference here. He said the price of fuel can be reduced if the states cut the tax on it. The Centre is seriously working on the issue, he said.
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