NEW DELHI: Jet fuel or ATF price was today hiked by a steep 6 per cent on firming international rates, the third straight increase in rates since August.
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will now cost Rs 53,045 per kilolitre (kl) in Delhi, Rs 3,025 per kl more than Rs 50,020 previously, according to a price hike notification by Indian Oil Corp, the nation’s biggest fuel retailer.
This the third consecutive monthly hike in ATF price, the last being by 4 per cent (Rs 1,910 per kl) on September 1.
Also, cooking gas (LPG) price was hiked by Rs 1.50 per cylinder in line with the Government decision to raise rates every month to eliminate subsidies by March.
A subsidised 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will from today cost Rs 488.68 in Delhi as against Rs 487.18 previously, IOC said.
The hike comes on back of over Rs 7 per cylinder increase effected from September 1. (AGENCIES)
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