Reduced petrol and diesel prices again

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Petrol and diesel prices were cut once again on Friday— the 10th consecutive reduction in as many days for petrol, and the ninth cut in 10 days for diesel — bringing some relief to consumers who had been feeling the heat as fuel prices had been on the boil for a while.

Ahead of the downward slide, fuel prices were hiked continuously for over two weeks, triggered by a spike in global crude prices.

In the capital city of Delhi,Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) — the country’s largest fuel retailer— cut petrol prices by 21 paise to Rs 77.42 per litre, and diesel rates by 15 paise to Rs 68.58 per litre.

A quick look at the other major metros show that IOCL slashed the fuel rate as follows–

In Mumbai petrol to Rs 85.24/ litre, diesel to Rs 73.02/ litre

In Chennai petrol to Rs 80.37/ litre, diesel to Rs 72.40/ litre

In Kolkata petrol to Rs 85.24/ litre, diesel to Rs 71.13/ litre

Price at other fuel retailers’ petrol pumps may vary slightly from these prices by few paise.

Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday vowed to not allow petrol and diesel prices go out of reach of the common man, saying the government is working on a holistic solution to price volatility without going back on reforms.

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