Fuel prices down by up to Rs 4.37 in top cities: Check petrol, diesel rates The Centre, along with many BJP-ruled states, announced a significant cut in petrol and diesel prices on Thursday
The Centre on Thursday cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2.50 per litre
Current Affairs : A day after the Centre and some state governments announced a cut in taxes on fuel products, petrol and diesel prices came down significantly across major cities this morning. Mumbai saw the biggest cut in petrol prices — of Rs 4.37 per litre. Petrol is now sold at Rs 86.97 a litre in the city. In Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, petrol is being retailed at Rs 81.50, Rs 83.35 and Rs 84.70 per litre, respectively. Diesel prices are down by Rs 2.50 in all the four cities. Price of the fuel in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai are Rs 72.95, Rs 74.80, Rs 77.45 and Rs 77.11 per litre, respectively. The Centre on Thursday reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel prices by Rs 1.50 a litre and urged oil distribution companies to absorb another Re 1 per litre, bringing down the price of petrol and diesel effectively by Rs 2.50 a litre…Read more
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