Amidst rising energy prices and inflation, the government on Saturday cut excise duty on petrol by a record Rs 8 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 6 per litre to give relief to consumers battering under high fuel prices.
The prices of both petrol and diesel touched fresh record highs after an increase in the fuel rates for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Check the latest city-wise rates here.
The prices of petrol and diesel were hiked for the fourth consecutive day in the country on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Check the latest city-wise rates here.