Petrol and diesel prices in India continue to hike, causes trouble for commuters
After a one-day hiatus, petrol and diesel prices in India have been hiked again on Tuesday, June 22, pushing the rates to fresh all-time record highs, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.
On Tuesday, petrol and diesel prices in Delhi were increased by 28 paise and 26 paise, respectively. According to the latest revision in the prices, petrol was being retailed at Rs 97.50 per litre while diesel was selling at Rs 88.23 in the national capital.
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Likewise, fuel prices are touching an all-time high in Mumbai as petrol and diesel were retailing at Rs 103.63 and Rs 95.72 per litre, respectively.
| City | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 97.50 | 88.23 |
| Mumbai | 103.63 | 95.72 |
| Chennai | 98.65 | 92.83 |
| Kolkata | 97.38 | 91.08 |
It is pertinent to mention that fuel prices differ from state to state depending on the local taxes such as VAT and freight charges.
Rajasthan levies the highest VAT on petrol in the country, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
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