Petrol, diesel prices increased by 90 paise per litre, second hike

Fuel prices have risen again across major Indian cities, marking the second increase within a week after oil companies revised retail rates on Monday. In New Delhi, petrol climbed by 87 paise to Rs 98.64 per litre from Rs 97.77, while diesel went up by 91 paise to Rs 91.58 from Rs 90.67. The latest revision of prices follows a Rs 3-per-litre hike announced just days earlier, adding to the burden on consumers already facing high transport and household costs.
Apart from Delhi, other major metropolitan cities have also witnessed a rise in fuel prices. In Mumbai, petrol has gone up by 91 paise to Rs 107.59 per litre, while diesel has increased by 94 paise to Rs 94.08 per litre. In Kolkata, petrol saw the highest hike of 96 paise, reaching Rs 109.70 per litre, while diesel rose by 94 paise to Rs 96.07 per litre. In Chennai, petrol has become costlier by 82 paise, taking it to Rs 104.49 per litre, and diesel has increased by 86 paise to Rs 96.11 per litre.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by about 90 paise a litre, second increase in a week.

Petrol prices

Delhi 98.64 (+0.87)
Kolkata 109.70 (+0.96)
Mumbai 107.59 (+0.91)
Chennai 104.49 (+0.82)

Diesel prices
Delhi 91.58 (+0.91)
Kolkata 96.07… pic.twitter.com/GDsQf9F2rV

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