Petrol, diesel prices hiked again, hit new all time high

New Delhi: Fuel prices hit a new all time high as oil marketing companies increased prices of petrol and diesel on Saturday.Prices have now been increased for the fourth consecutive day after a pause of two days.

In the national capital Delhi, the petrol and diesel prices were increased by 35 paise each.Post hike, petrol in Delhi is available at Rs 108.99 per litre while diesel at Rs 97.92 per litre.

In Kolkata, petrol prices were increased by 34 paise and a litre of petrol was sold at Rs 109.46 while diesel prices were increased by 35 paise and a litre of diesel was being retailed at Rs 100.84.

In Mumbai, a litre of petrol now costs Rs 114.81 while diesel Rs 105.86 per litre.In Chennai, a litre of petrol was available at Rs 105.74 and diesel at Rs 101.92.Prices differ from state to state depending on the rate of local taxes.(UNI)