Hike in Petrol, Diesel Prices Post-Christmas Celebrations

Guwahati, December 26, 2019:

The price of petrol saw a hike by 5-6 paise and that of diesel by 10-11 paise across major cities of the country on Thursday after days of no change. The changes came a day after Christmas celebrations.

The hiked prices were effective from 6 am on Thursday. The price of petrol was revised to Rs 74.68 per litre in Delhi and Rs 80.34 per litre in Mumbai, according to Indian Oil Corporation.

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The rates of petrol on Wednesday was reported at Rs 77.29 per litre and Rs 80.29 per litre respectively.

The price of diesel has been raised to Rs 67.09 per litre and Rs 70.39 per litre in Delhi and Mumbai respectively. On Wednesday, the price of diesel stood at Rs 66.99 per litre and Rs 70.28 per litre.

It may be mentioned here that any revisions that are implemented come into effect at the fuel stations from 6 am.

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