Petrol price increased by 21 paise and diesel by 17 paise in the National Capital today. One litre of Petrol now costs 80 rupees 13 paise while Diesel is priced at 80 rupees 19 paise per litre in Delhi.

Rates of petrol and diesel differ from state to state depending on the rate of VAT. The Oil marketing companies have said, increase in auto-fuel rates since 7th of this month is in line with the costs incurred. They added that the rates of petrol and diesel were not revised for 82 days prior to the 7th of this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.