Further hike in fuel prices, Petrol costlier by 99 paise, Diesel by 87 paise
New Delhi, May 23: Fuel prices were increased once again today, making petrol and diesel costlier by up to 99 paise and 87 paise per litre, respectively.
The increase comes amid high international crude oil prices, rupee pressure against the US dollar.
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| City | Petrol Price (Rs/Litre) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 99.51 | +87 paise |
| Mumbai | 108.49 | +90 paise |
| Kolkata | 110.64 | +94 paise |
| Chennai | 105.31 | +82 paise |
| Hyderabad | 112.81 | +97 paise |
| Bengaluru | 108.09 | +95 paise |
| Jaipur | 109.84 | +90 paise |
| Patna | 110.47 | +93 paise |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 112.64 | +94 paise |
| Chandigarh | 98.97 | +87 paise |
Why Fuel Prices Differ Across States
Fuel prices in India vary from state to state primarily because of differences in Value Added Tax (VAT), transportation charges, and local levies imposed by state governments. Global crude oil fluctuations and currency exchange rates also play a major role in determining retail fuel prices.
