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Fuel prices have again witnessed a hike on Friday morning with petrol being sold at Rs. 78.52 per litre and diesel at Rs. 70.21 per litre Delhi.

Fuel prices on the rise: Petrol Rs 78.52, diesel Rs 70.21 in Delhi

People are facing problems due to rise in the price of petrol and diesel.

31 Aug 2018 12:17 PM

The price of petrol in Delhi retailed at Rs 77.06 per litre and diesel to Rs 68.50 a litre.

Petrol crosses Rs 80 in three cities; lowest in Delhi

Petrol is retailed at Rs 80.00 in Kolkata, Rs 84.50 in Mumbai and Rs 80.05 in Chennai.

07 Aug 2018 11:30 AM

Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said the "situation" in Tamil Nadu in this regard was not similar to that of Kerala.

Opposition appeals TN govt to effect a tax cut on petrol, diesel

Kerala had revised VAT on petrol from the earlier 31.8 per cent to 30.11 per cent from June 1.

06 Jun 2018 5:21 PM

The retail price of petrol and diesel has moved up by over Rs 9 per litre in last six months.

Petrol can be cheaper by Rs 20 per litre under GST

Centre’s share of taxes could, however, fall by over Rs 1 lakh crore a year.

04 Jun 2018 9:07 AM

The revised petrol prices in other metro cities are - Rs 80.84 in Kolkata, Rs 86.01 in Mumbai and Rs 81.19 in Chennai.

Petrol, diesel prices cut by 9 paise per litre

In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 78.20 a litre, and diesel costs Rs 69.11 per litre.

02 Jun 2018 10:25 AM

Petrol and diesel prices in India are linked to Singapore gasoline prices GL95-SIN and Arab Gulf diesel prices GO-AG.

India's top fuel retailer trims petrol, diesel prices

In New Delhi, a cut of less than 1 percentage point means that petrol will cost 77.83 rupees per litre.

30 May 2018 8:34 AM

In India, petrol is the costliest in Mumbai where high local taxes has led a price of Rs 85.29 per litre, Rs 80.42 in Chennai and Rs 80.12 per litre in Kolkata.

Hike in petrol, diesel prices continues for 11th straight day

Petrol price touched a record high of Rs 77.47 per litre and diesel climbed to its highest ever level of Rs 68.53.

24 May 2018 2:21 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter/@BJP4India)

PM Modi taking fuel price hike seriously, says Union minister

In the last ten days petrol price has shot up by Rs 2.54 a litre while diesel price has gone up by Rs 2.51.

23 May 2018 1:37 PM

As petrol and diesel prices reached record high, Indian Oil Corporation Chairman on Tuesday stated that there was no directive from the government to control fuel price.

No directive from govt to control fuel prices, says IOCL Chairman

IOCL chairman stressed on bringing petroleum products under GST.

22 May 2018 5:56 PM

Petrol and diesel prices are expected to rise in the coming days too as crude oil is hovering at around $80 a barrel.

Fuel prices at record high levels, may go up

As petrol and diesel have been left outside GST, their prices and quantum of increase vary from state to state depending upon local taxes.

21 May 2018 4:53 AM

Petrol price on Sunday touched a record high of Rs 76.24 per litre and diesel climbed to its highest ever level of Rs 67.57.

Petrol, diesel touch all time highs as oil companies hike rates

In India, petrol is the costliest in Mumbai where high local taxes has led a price of Rs 84.07 per litre.

20 May 2018 11:57 AM

India lifted controls on diesel pricing 4 years ago, after freeing gasoline rates first.

Why India fuel prices are sky-high when oil isn’t

Diesel accounts for 40 per cent of all oil products consumed in India and it’s the most important fuel for public transport.

02 May 2018 2:36 PM

Daily price notification issued by oil firms showed static petrol and diesel price since April 24.

Oil PSUs freeze petrol, diesel prices ahead of Karnataka polls

Oil PSU executives refused to discuss pricing saying they have been asked not to speak on the issue.

01 May 2018 2:08 PM

The government is not considering cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel yet as rates have not touched levels that could trigger such an action, said Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg.

No excise duty cut on petrol, diesel for now, says DEA Secretary

State oil firms have not revised petrol and diesel price for almost a week now.

30 Apr 2018 5:54 PM

Companies are fixing the fuel prices on the basis of international oil prices.

Govt’s tacit diktat: Petrol price shouldn’t breach Rs 75 in Delhi

In all, Rs 11.77 hiked duty on petrol per litre and that on diesel by 13.47 a litre.

13 Apr 2018 9:22 AM

The government has not asked state-owned oil firms so far to avoid raising the retail price of petrol and diesel in view of next month's elections in Karnataka, heads of IOC and HPCL said on Wednesday.

Oil companies say no directive from govt to defer price hike

Shares of IOC fell as much as 7.6 per cent after the news of government asking oil firms to not raise prices broke.

11 Apr 2018 7:45 PM

Pump prices are now determined by market forces, not administered, but as the oil importers are mainly state-owned companies, they can’t reduce prices as governments impose heavy taxes, amounting to almost half the selling price.

Trauma of steep fuel prices

The Centre too isn’t ready to sacrifice more excise after showing alacrity in mopping up revenue when international prices were very low.

03 Apr 2018 12:32 AM

Diesel prices hit all-time high, petrol prices hit 4-year peak

Petrol in the national capital now costs Rs 73.73 a litre, the highest since September 14, 2014, when rates had hit Rs 76.06.

02 Apr 2018 5:38 AM

Petrol price hits 4-year high, diesel at highest level

India has the highest retail prices of petrol and diesel among South Asian nations.

01 Apr 2018 1:55 PM

Maharashtra has highest rate of VAT on petrol and diesel. (Photo: PTI)

Maharashtra cuts VAT on petrol, diesel; calls it 'Diwali gift'

Petrol will be cheaper by Rs 2 and diesel by Re 1 per liter across Maharashtra from midnight.

10 Oct 2017 4:46 PM

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