Across the country as well, the fuel prices largely remained unchanged. Notably, the Centre and some states had reduced duties on the fuels on the Diwali eve. Since then, the prices have remained largely unchanged.

Fuel prices remained steady on Wednesday as Oil Marketing Companies decided to keep the prices unchanged.

In Delhi, diesel and petrol is retailing at Rs 86.67 per litre and Rs 95.41 per litre, respectively. The price i Mumbai for diesel is Rs 94.14 and petrol at Rs 109.98. In Kolkata, prices of diesel and petrol are Rs 89.79 and Rs 104.67 respectively. In Chennai, it is Rs 91.43 and Rs 101.40 for diesel and petrol, respectively.

Fuel prices came down after the Centre decided to cut the excise on Diwali eve which spurred other states to slash their local taxes bringing some respite from record high prices.

Global uncertainty around the Omicron variant has eased oil prices as countries put in place restrictions on travel to curb the spread.

(With inputs from IANS)

OMCs keep petrol, diesel prices unchanged on Wednesday

Fuel prices came down after the Centre decided to cut the excise on Diwali eve which spurred other states to slash their local taxes bringing some respite from record high prices.

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