NEW DELHI: Petrol prices today crossed the Rs 78 per litre mark in Delhi for the first time in more than two-and-half-months, while diesel continued to scale new highs.
Petrol price was hiked by 14 paise and diesel by 15 paise, according to price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.
The increase pushed up the petrol price past Rs 78 for the first time since June 3. It now costs Rs 78.05 a litre in Delhi. In Mumbai, it is at Rs 85.47.
Diesel rates scaled a new high of Rs 69.61 per litre. In Mumbai, it costs Rs 73.90.
Fuel prices in Delhi are the cheapest in all metros and most of state capitals due to lower sales tax or VAT. (AGENCIES)
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