Petrol Price Today Hiked Again, Nears Rs 110 per Litre in Some Places. Check Fuel Rates
Petrol and diesel rates have shot up once again on Thursday. The fuel rates across the nation have reached new record-breaking highs, as per information on the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website. After two days of stagnant prices, the rate of petrol has been increased by 31 to 39 paise.
On the other hand, diesel prices have been taken up by 15 to 21 paise so far. The major metro cities such as Chennai and Mumbai, are setting the record for new highs as they have crossed Rs 102 per litre and Rs 107 per litre respectively. Other metros such as Delhi and Kolkata are giving chase with all of them ranking in the triple digits.
The retail price of petrol in Mumbai stands at Rs 107.54 per litre, which is a 34 paise hike from the last price point. In the nation’s capital, Delhi, the price of petrol is Rs 101.54 per litre. That marks a 35 paise increase. In Chennai, the rate of petrol has crossed new highs as it stands at R 102.23 per litre.
This is a 31 paise increase from its previous price. Motorists in Kolkata will have to shell out Rs 101.74 per litre of petrol, which is a massive 39 paise hike. In the city of Bangalore, the price of petrol is Rs 104.94 – a 36 paise increase.