Petrol Diesel Prices On May 23: In the national capital, petrol prices were hiked by 17 paise and now are at Rs 93.21 per litre, while diesel prices have risen to cost Rs 84.07
No respite! Fuel prices rise sharply after 2-day pause. Check new rates
No respite! Fuel prices rise sharply after 2-day pause. Check new rates
Petrol and diesel rates across the country have increased once again after a fresh hike on Tuesday. The development comes on a day when international crude oil prices rose further, holding near a more than 13-month high. Here is all you need to know:
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UPDATED: February 23, 2021 11:52 IST
Petrol and diesel rates across the country have been hiked sharply after a two-day pause. (Photo: Reuters)
After a two-day break, fuel prices in the country were hiked again by state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Tuesday. Petrol and diesel rates across the country have been increased by roughly 35 paise each.
No billing problems at pumps as petrol prices breach Rs 100-mark, say dealers
In Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, prices shot up to Rs 100.13 per litre for non-branded petrol on February 17. The prices of branded petrol had already breached the Rs 100 level a fortnight ago
Sumant Banerji | February 17, 2021 | Updated 21:24 IST
The prices of branded petrol had already breached the Rs 100 level a fortnight agom (Representative Image)
With petrol prices in the country breaching the Rs 100 per litre mark, petrol pump owners have claimed there is no issue with regards to display and billing of the commodity in three digits as most pumps in the country are already upgraded with digital billing system.
Fuel prices in the country are likely to climb if global crude oil prices strengthen further. However, the real reason behind higher fuel prices in India is the high rate of taxes. Both petrol and diesel prices in India are at an all-time high.