Key Takeaways
- Petrol prices increased by Rs. 1.09/litre to Rs. 336.15 per litre.
- Diesel prices rose by Rs. 2.42/litre to Rs. 393.04 per litre.
- This follows a series of daily revisions since July 18.
The government has once again increased the prices of high-speed diesel (HSD) and motor spirit (MS) petrol, effective immediately for the next 24 hours. The latest hike in fuel costs comes after a series of daily adjustments that have seen both fuels rise significantly since July 18.
According to official records, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs. 1.09/litre to reach Rs. 336.15 per litre. This follows a previous decrease on Wednesday, where the price was reduced from Rs. 335.06 per litre to its current level.
Similarly, diesel prices have seen an increase of Rs. 2.42/litre, bringing them up to Rs. 393.04 per litre. This marks a notable rise since the last adjustment on Wednesday, when the price was at Rs. 390.62 per litre.
Since the beginning of daily fuel rate updates, petrol prices have increased by Rs. 25.43/litre and diesel prices by Rs. 69.71/litre. These adjustments reflect a consistent upward trend in fuel costs over the past few days.
The government has not provided any specific reasons for these price hikes, but such revisions are common as part of regular market assessments and policy decisions.
