The fluctuating prices of petrol and diesel have an impact on our pockets. Therefore, we keep an eye on its rate. In the international market, amidst the rising prices of crude oil, there has been a lot of relief for the common man on the petrol and diesel front for several days. Domestic oil companies have not made any change in the rate of petrol and diesel today (Tuesday) for the 24th consecutive day. Before this, on February 27, the price of petrol and diesel was increased.
Crude prices became expensive by about $ 4 per barrel for 16 consecutive days between February 10 and February 26 last month. During this time, the domestic oil companies increased the price of petrol and diesel by about 4 to 5 rupees per liter. But, after February 26, the price of crude has gone up by more than $ 8, but during this period, only on February 27, there has been a slight increase.
Petrol prices in major cities
- Delhi (Delhi Petrol Price Today): Rs 91.17 per liter
- Mumbai (Mumbai Petrol Price Today): Rs. 97.57 per liter
- Kolkata (Kolkata Petrol Price Today): Rs 91.35 per liter
- Chennai Petrol Price Today: Rs 93.11 per liter
- Noida Petrol Price Today: Rs 89.38 per liter
Diesel prices in major cities
- Delhi (Delhi Diesel Price Today): Rs 81.47 per liter
- Mumbai (Mumbai Diesel Price Today): Rs 88.60 per liter
- Kolkata Diesel Price Today: Rs 84.35 per liter
- Chennai Diesel Price Today: Rs 86.45 per liter
- Noida (Noida Diesel Price Today): Rs 81.91 per liter
Crude oil became costlier
In the international market, the price of crude oil increased by up to 2.37 percent. However, amidst the growing cases of corona virus epidemic around the world, a round of lockdown and various restrictions has begun once again. Brent crude gained 1.98 percent to reach $ 64.53 a barrel. Whereas, West Texas Intermediate ie WTI crude has jumped 2.4 percent to reach $ 61.42 per barrel.
Check the price of petrol and diesel in your city like this
You can also know the price of petrol and diesel in your city through SMS. For this, you have to make a message from your phone and you get the complete detail on your phone. Write RSP and your city code in your mobile and send it to number 9224992249. Petrol and diesel rates will come to your city immediately on your mobile. The code for each city is different, which you will find on the IOC website. If you want, you can also install the mobile app of IOC.
How expensive petrol and diesel became in a year
If we compare the prices of petrol and diesel today with the previous year, then the rate of petrol has increased by Rs 21.58 per liter. Petrol was being sold at Rs 69.59 per liter in Delhi on 23 March 2020. Diesel was also Rs 62.29 per liter on 22 March 2020, which means that diesel prices have increased by Rs 19.18 per liter in a year. However, during this time last year, crude oil prices were also below $ 30 per barrel.