SRINAGAR: Petrol and diesel prices were increased once again on Tuesday by up to 90 paise per litre across the country, marking the second hike in fuel rates in less than a week.
According to media reports, petrol prices in the national capital, Delhi, rose from Rs 97.77 per litre to Rs 98.64 per litre, while diesel prices increased from Rs 90.67 per litre to Rs 91.58 per litre.
The latest revision comes just days after fuel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre on Friday.
In Mumbai, petrol prices increased by 91 paise to Rs 107.59 per litre, while diesel rose by 94 paise to Rs 94.08 per litre.
Kolkata recorded the sharpest rise in petrol prices, with rates going up by 96 paise to Rs 109.70 per litre. Diesel prices in the city increased by 94 paise to Rs 96.07 per litre.
In Chennai, petrol rose by 82 paise to Rs 104.49 per litre, while diesel increased by 86 paise to Rs 96.11 per litre.
The fresh hike is expected to push up transportation costs and, in turn, impact prices across several sectors.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption and adopt austerity measures to help conserve foreign exchange reserves. The Centre has reiterated that there is no fuel shortage or plan for rationing, despite disruptions in global energy trade routes.
