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Fuel Rates Today: Both petrol and diesel prices were hiked in all four metro cities during the week
Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: Petrol and diesel prices touched all-time┬аhighs across the four metros on Saturday, February 13,┬аafter oil marketing companies increased the rates by almost┬а30-35 paise for the fifth┬аstraight day. In Delhi, the price of petrol was hiked by 30 paise from Rs 88.14┬аto Rs 88.44, and diesel┬аwas increased by 35┬аpaise from Rs 77.38┬аper litre to Rs 78.74┬аper litre, according to Indian Oil Corporation, the country’s largest fuel retailer. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the revised petrol and diesel rates┬аstood at Rs 94.93┬аper litre and Rs 85.70┬аper litre respectively. Currently, the fuel rates are the highest in Mumbai┬аout of┬аall the four metros. (Also Read:┬аHow To Check Latest Petrol And Diesel Rates In Your City)
Here are the current prices of petrol and diesel (in rupees per litre):
| City | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 88.44 | 78.74 |
| Mumbai | 94.93 | 85.70 |
| Chennai | 90.70 | 83.86 |
| Kolkata | 89.73 | 82.33 |
| Source: Indian Oil | ||
Petrol and diesel prices┬аhave┬аrecorded┬аan upswing┬аsince January 6, 2021, after staying unchanged┬аfor almost a month. The fuel prices┬аhave increased amid a┬аrally in global crude oil prices, with COVID-19 vaccination drives continuing┬аacross the world.┬а
Oil marketing companies ┬а– Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil Corporation,┬аas well as┬аHindustan Petroleum align the rates of domestic fuel┬аwith the global benchmarks, by taking into account any alterations┬аin the foreign exchange rates. Any changes in fuel prices are implemented┬аwith effect from 6 am every day.
Meanwhile, on Friday, February 12, the rupee gained 12 paise higher to settle at 72.75 against the dollar. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.64 per cent to $┬а60.75 per barrel.
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