Petrol and diesel prices fell sharply today following a cut in excise duty, bringing relief to consumers. Currently, petrol and diesel prices are revised on a daily basis.
After today’s revision, prices of diesel dropped by Rs. 2.25 per liter in Delhi, Rs. 2.25 in Kolkata, Rs. 2.38 in Mumbai and Rs. 2.41 in Chennai. The price of diesel today retailed at Rs. 56.89 in Delhi, Rs. 59.55 in Kolkata, Rs. 60.43 in Mumbai and Rs. 59.89 in Chennai, according to Indian Oil.
In comparison, on October 3 (Tuesday), diesel was priced at Rs. 59.14 in Delhi, Rs. 61.8 in Kolkata, Rs. 62.82 in Mumbai and Rs. 62.3 in Chennai, according to Indian Oil.
Similarly, petrol prices also fell sharply after today’s revision. Petrol prices in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai fell nearly Rs. 2.5 per liter while in Chennai the reduction was Rs. 2.6. Petrol today retailed at Rs. 68.38 in Delhi.
Rs. 71.16 in Kolkata, Rs. 77.51 in Mumbai and Rs. 70.85 in Chennai. In comparison, on October 3 (Tuesday), petrol was priced at Rs. 70.88 in Delhi, Rs. 73.62 in Kolkata, Rs. 79.99 in Mumbai and Rs. 73.48 in Chennai.
