New Delhi: The state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Sunday have increased fuel rates across the country. While petrol became costlier by 27 paise from Rs 94.76 per litre to Rs 95.03 per litre, diesel prices soared by 29 paise from Rs 85.66 per litre to Rs 85.95 per litre in the national capital, according to Indian Oil Corporation.
In Mumbai, petrol price jumped to Rs 101.25 per litre and diesel rose to Rs 93.30 per litre. On Saturday, the prices were Rs 100.98 for petrol and Rs 92.99 for diesel. On May 29, petrol price breached Rs 100-mark in Mumbai.
In at least six states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Leh, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Telangana, petrol price has crossed Rs 100-mark.
Other metro cities too witnessed a similar hike in fuel rates. In Kolkata, petrol is priced at Rs 95.02 per litre, while diesel costs Rs 88.80 per litre. Prices of the two auto fuels in Chennai now stand at Rs 96.47 per litre and Rs 90.66 per litre. Petrol and diesel prices in Bengaluru have reached Rs 98.20 per litre and Rs 91.12 per litre, respectively.
