Fuel prices cross century, analysis of 6 months

Starting from a price line of Rs 90.40 a litre on May 1, petrol is now priced at Rs 100.56 a litre in the national capital, rising by a sharp Rs 10.16 per litre in last 69 days. Similarly, diesel price in the capital also rose by Rs 8.89 per litre in past two months to reach Rs 89.62 a litre in Capital.

With the price rise over past two months, fuel rates have been revised upwards in 37 out of 70 days between May, June and July upto now to take retail rates touch new highs across the country.