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Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Petrol Hiked Over Rs 10 Since May. Check Fuel Rates

Petrol rates rise by 31 to 39 paise, while diesel hike by 15 to 21 paise.

Petrol prices today on July 15, 2021: Petrol prices in Mumbai Rs 107.54/litre, Delhi at Rs 101.54/litre, Chennai Rs 102.23/litre; Ganganagar at Rs 112.90/litre.

Petrol and diesel rates have shot up once again today. The fuel rates across the nation have reached new record-breaking highs, as per information on the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website. After two days of stagnant prices, the rate of petrol has been increased by 31 to 39 paise. On the other hand, diesel prices have been taken up by 15 to 21 paise so far. The major metro cities such as Chennai and Mumbai, are setting the record for new highs as they have crossed Rs 107 per litre and Rs 102 per litre respectively. Other metros such as Delhi and Kolkata are giving chase with all of them ranking in the triple digits.

The retail price of petrol in Mumbai stands at Rs 107.54 per litre, which is a 34 paise hike from the last price point. In the nation’s capital, Delhi, the price of petrol is Rs 101.54 per litre. That marks a 35 paise increase. In Chennai, the rate of petrol has crossed new highs as it stands at R 102.23 per litre. This is a 31 paise increase from its previous price. Motorists in Kolkata will have to shell out Rs 101.74 per litre of petrol, which is a massive 39 paise hike. In the city of Bangalore, the price of petrol is Rs 104.94 – a 36 paise increase.

Diesel prices have again seen an upward spike in prices across India. This is in contrast to the trend that it was following. The rate for diesel had initially dropped on July 12. After two days of stagnant prices, it has been hiked again on July 15. The current price of diesel in Mumbai is Rs 97.45 per litre. This is a 16 paise increase from yesterday’s rate. In Delhi and Chennai, the prices stand at Rs 89.89 per litre and Rs 94.39 per litre respectively. This marks a price hike of 15 paise for both the metros. Kolkata has the highest rate hike for diesel of the metros. The current price as of today is Rs 93.02 per litre, which is 21 paise more than yesterday. In Bangalore, the price of diesel is Rs 95.26 per litre. This is a 17 paise increase for the city.

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Source: News18