Nagpur: Rates of premium fuel have crossed Rs100 mark in the city. The superior grade of fuel is now available at Rs100.30 a litre from Saturday which is an increase of 38 paise since Friday.
The regular petrol will be available at Rs97.51 a litre and diesel at Rs88.62 on Saturday.
“The premium fuel is purchased by the upper class consumers who have the high-end vehicles. However, the petrol pumps too are given target to sell the premium brands,” said Shahid Sharif, a consumer activist. He said the government should now ease the taxes on petroleum to reduce the burden on consumers.