Petrol, diesel prices up by around 50 paise: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai
Petrol and diesel prices reached a new unprecedented level on Friday after oil marketing companies announced a sharp hike on Friday. In Delhi, petrol rose 48 paise to be sold at Rs 79.99 per litre. With a similar hike, petrol in Mumbai is priced at Rs 87.39 per litre. Diesel prices saw an even bigger hike on Friday. While in Delhi, prices rose by 52 paise, in Mumbai, the rates went up by 55 paise. The fuel is retailing at Rs 72.07 and Rs 76.51 per litre in Delhi and Mumbai respectively. Except for a halt on Wednesday, petrol and diesel rates have gone up every day since 26 August. Overall, petrol and diesel prices have gone up by Rs 2.32 and Rs 2.75 respectively in Delhi, since then. Opposition parties will launch nationwide strikes and protests next week over record-high fuel prices. ALSO READ: Govt rules out excise duty cut, even as petrol prices hit Rs 79.15 in Delhi The Congress has accused the government of "fuel loot" that it said had raised Rs 11 tri