Petrol and diesel prices had witnessed a steady rise for the past few weeks last month. As a result, in many cities across the country, the price of petrol has gone beyond INR 100. Meanwhile, petrol prices are above INR 95 across Maharashtra. This is putting a strain on the pockets of the common man.
The highest petrol price in Maharashtra is in the Nanded district. The petrol and diesel in Nanded are currently at INR 99.35, and INR 88.99 respectively. Followed by Parbhani where the petrol price stands at INR 99.03. However, the petrol and diesel rates in Mumbai and other metro cities were kept unchanged.
Here is looking at the price difference between diesel and petrol in four metro cities on March 8, 2021.
City Petrol Diesel
Delhi 91.17 81.47
Mumbai 97.57 88.60
Chennai 93.11 86.45
Kolkata 91.35 84.35
Oil marketing companies - Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum align the rates of domestic fuel with the global benchmarks, by taking into account any changes in the foreign exchange rates. Any revisions in fuel rates are implemented with effect from 6 am each day. Also, the domestic petrol and diesel prices vary across states due to the value-added tax (VAT).
Now, you can get to know the price of petrol and diesel in your city by sending a message to BPCL customer RSP 9223112222 and HPCL customer 9222201122.
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