Petrol and diesel prices rose by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days
In Delhi, petrol went up 87 paise to ₹99.51 per litre and diesel by 91 paise to ₹92.49 per litre
Since May 15, prices have been hiked three times, with cumulative increases of almost ₹5 per litre
Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days.
Petrol price has been increased by 87 paise in Delhi from ₹98.64 to ₹99.51 per litre. Diesel rates have gone up by 91 paise from ₹91.58 to ₹92.49.
This is the third increase in rates since May 15, when state-owned oil companies started passing on the elevated energy prices arising from the West Asia conflict in a calibrated manner.
Prices were hiked by ₹3 a litre on May 15, followed by a 90 paise increase on May 19. In all, rates have gone up by almost ₹5 per litre.
