Fuel prices down by up to Rs 4.37 in top cities: Check petrol, diesel rates
A day after the Centre and some state governments announced a cut in taxes on fuel products, petrol and diesel prices came down significantly across major cities this morning. Mumbai saw the biggest cut in petrol prices — of Rs 4.37 per litre. Petrol is now sold at Rs 86.97 a litre in the city. In Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, petrol is being retailed at Rs 81.50, Rs 83.35 and Rs 84.70 per litre, respectively. Diesel prices are down by Rs 2.50 in all the four cities. Price of the fuel in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai are Rs 72.95, Rs 74.80, Rs 77.45 and Rs 77.11 per litre, respectively. The Opposition critised the decision, saying the cut was "an ant" compared to the increase which is "an elephant". ALSO READ: Modi govt blinks, reduces petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2.5 a litre "It's a panic reaction from the government. The relief is insignificant and like a needle in haystack," party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala sai