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Fuel prices hiked for first time since December 7, petrol closes in on all-time high in Delhi

Petrol and diesel became costlier by 26 and 25 paise respectively in Delhi on Wednesday. A litre of petrol costs Rs 83.97 in the city, just short of Rs 84 per litre from October 2018.

A view at a petrol pump in Thane, Maharashtra. ( Praful Gangurde/ HT Photo )

Updated on Jan 06, 2021 01:07 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral

Petrol price up 28 paise, diesel 29 paise a litre; rates touch 2-yr high

Petrol price in Delhi rose to Rs 83.41 per litre from Rs 83.13. Diesel rates went up from Rs 73.32 to Rs 73.61 per litre, according to a price notification of oil marketing companies.

Petrol price was hiked by 28 paise per litre and diesel by 29 paise, the fifth straight day of increase in rates due to firming international oil prices.(HT Photo/ Praful Gangurde)

Published on Dec 06, 2020 11:52 AM IST

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New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Mallika Soni

Petrol price at 2-year high of Rs 83 per litre, diesel at 73.32

Petrol price on Saturday was raised by 27 paise per litre and diesel by 25 paise, according to a price notification of oil marketing companies.

Petrol price in Delhi rose to Rs 83.13 per litre from Rs 82.86. Diesel rates went up from Rs 73.07 to Rs 73.32 per litre.(Praful Gangurde)

Published on Dec 05, 2020 12:31 PM IST

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New Delhi | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Diesel sales fall 7% in Nov, petrol sales up 5%

Diesel consumption in November was 6.23 million tonnes, down from 6.7 million tonnes in the same period a year ago. It was, however, higher than 5.7 million tonnes demand during October.

India’s diesel sales fell 7 per cent year-on-year in November after rising for the first time in eight months in October, industry data showed on Tuesday.(Praful Gangurde/ HT phpto)

Published on Dec 01, 2020 04:51 PM IST

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Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Mallika Soni

Festival season demand expands India’s diesel sales for first time in eight months

The rebound in diesel demand is crucial for ramping up crude processing by Indian refiners after fuel consumption was crushed by a strict lockdown in late March to check the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

Mid-October with main festivals like Dussehra and Diwali lined up is the peak demand season and, as a result, a busy time for diesel-guzzling trucks hitting the roads to deliver everything from clothes to refrigerators.(Yogendra Kumar/HT file photo)

Published on Nov 01, 2020 06:52 PM IST

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By Bloomberg | Posted by Deepali Sharma

Diesel cheaper by 63 paise as global oil prices fall

Petrol rates have been cut by 22 paise a litre, bringing down its retail price to Rs 81.86 in Delhi

Benchmark Brent crude fell $39.83 a barrel on Friday because of weak demand. It slipped below $40 a barrel for the first time since June 15.(Representational Photo/HT)

Updated on Sep 12, 2020 01:52 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rajeev Jayaswal

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No money for diesel, school dropout in Kanpur irrigates field with tube well running on LPG

Sonu Tiwari reasoned that if LPG could run vehicles, it would run a tube well too. He took the LPG cylinder to the field and after trial and error, he managed to run the tube well on LPG last week

To start, the tube well requires a litre of diesel and once it is running, it switches to gas, said Tiwari.(Reuters)

Updated on Sep 09, 2020 01:14 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, Kanpur | By Haidar Naqvi

12.7 per cent dip in diesel demand in July

The July consumption of diesel compared with 6.8 million tonnes in the same month last year. A contraction in the use of diesel eased from -55.5% in April year-on-year to -29.3% in May and -15.4% in June after the coronavirus disease lockdown was gradually relaxed starting on June 1.

Consumption of diesel in July dropped to 5.5 million tonnes (MMT) compared to 6.3 million tonnes in June.(Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 24, 2020 01:26 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rajeev Jayaswal

Jet fuel price hiked 3%; LPG, petrol, and diesel rates remain unchanged

ATF prices are revised on 1st and 16th of every month based on average of benchmark international price and foreign exchange rate in the preceding fortnight. Petrol and diesel prices, which are revised on a daily basis, were kept unchanged on Saturday.

ATF price was last hiked by 1.5% or Rs 635.47 per kl, on July 16. This was the fifth straight increase since June. In four hikes, rates went up by Rs 22,483.91 per kl.(Bloomberg File Photo)

Updated on Aug 01, 2020 11:36 AM IST

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New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar

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Delhi govt cuts VAT rates, diesel to be cheaper by over ₹8/litre in capital

The new diesel rate will come into effect only after the Delhi government’s issues a gazette notification, which was yet to come till the time of going to the press.

A petrol pump employee wearing a face shield while attending to a customer in Wazirpur, New Delhi.(HT photo)

Updated on Jul 31, 2020 07:01 AM IST

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Hindustan Times | By Abhishek Dey, New Delhi

‘Sanjeevani booti for reviving economy’: Raghav Chadha hails Kejriwal for VAT cut on diesel

The Delhi government had hiked VAT on petrol and diesel to 30% from 27% and 16.75%, respectively in May.

AAP MLA Raghav Chadha.(@raghav_chadha/Twitter)

Updated on Jul 30, 2020 07:19 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena

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Delhi cabinet decides to lower VAT on diesel from 30% to 16.75%

On May 4, the Delhi government had increased VAT on both petrol and diesel to 30% from 27% and 16.75%, respectively.

The CM said over 200,000 job vacancies have been posted in the portal and listed that 7,577 employers and 322,865 job-seekers were registered until Thursday morning.(Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 30, 2020 02:58 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Abhishek Dey

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Delhi govt cuts taxes, diesel price slashed by over Rs 8

“Delhi Cabinet has decided to reduce VAT on diesel from 30% to 16.75%. This will reduce price of diesel in Delhi from Rs 82 to Rs 73.64 i.e. by Rs 8.36 per litre,” chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he will connect with several industry groups and experts to discuss ways to revive Delhi’s economy.(ANI File Photo)

Updated on Jul 30, 2020 12:47 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi

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Andhra hikes tax on petrol and diesel, says revenues have dried up

In April, the state had realised only Rs 1,323 crore through its own resources as against Rs 4,480 crore in April, 2019, which was 29.5% of the total expected revenue. Similar trends were also observed for May and June.

Opposition Telugu Desam Party lashed out at the Jagan government for increasing the VAT on fuel, calling it a “huge burden” on the people who have suffered heavily due to Covid-19. (Photo@AndhraPradeshCM)

Updated on Jul 21, 2020 05:34 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | By Srinivasa Rao Apparasu | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi

At ₹80.78, diesel price at its highest in national capital

Retail price of petrol, however, remained unchanged for the eighth day on Tuesday at ₹80.43 per litre, according to state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Retail prices of auto fuels differ from city to city across the country due to variations in local levies.

Retail price of petrol remained unchanged for the eighth day at ₹80.43 per litre.

Updated on Jul 08, 2020 11:34 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rajeev Jayaswal

LPG cylinder prices increased for second consecutive month

Non-subsidised cooking gas LPG prices were increased by Re 1 to Rs 594 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital. Prices were up by Rs 4 in other metros mostly because of different local sales tax or VAT rate.

Workers load liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cooking cylinders onto a supply truck outside a distribution centre in Mumbai.(Reuters File Photo)

Updated on Jul 01, 2020 10:34 AM IST

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New Delhi | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar

Diesel selling at record Rs 80.53 / litre in Delhi after yet another fuel price hike

Pump prices of auto fuel were raised on Monday even as international oil prices softened and benchmark Brent crude plunged by about 1.97% at $ 40.21 per barrel during the intraday trade.

So far, petrol prices have seen 21 revisions and diesel rates have been revised 22 times in the last 23 days.(Biplov Bhuyan/HT File)

Updated on Jun 29, 2020 03:53 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By RajeevJayaswal

‘Price-gouging of India has to stop’: Shashi Tharoor on rising fuel rates

The Congress is holding mass protests across the country today over the “unprecedented” rise in petrol and diesel prices.

The cumulative increase since the oil companies started the cycle on June 7 now totals to Rs 9.17 for petrol and Rs 11.14 in diesel. (PTI photo)

Updated on Jun 29, 2020 11:34 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi

News updates from Hindustan Times: After a day of pause, fuel prices witness another hike and all the latest news

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

An employee fills fuel in a vehicle at a filling station.(PTI)

Updated on Jun 29, 2020 09:04 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent

Petrol, diesel prices go up again after a day’s pause

The daily increase in fuel rates started on June 7 as oil companies resumed daily revision in prices in line with costs after ending an 82-day gap.

A petrol pump employee wearing a face mask while attending to a customer in Trinagar, New Delhi on Tuesday.(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 29, 2020 07:12 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

No increase in petrol, diesel prices today after being hiked for 21 days

Petrol and diesel prices have gone up by almost Rs 10 for every litre across the country since June 7, when oil marketing companies resumed the daily revision.

An employee of a petrol pump seen at work amid the lockdown in Nizamuddin, New Delhi on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.(Biplov Bhuyan/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 28, 2020 07:33 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

Petrol, diesel prices go up again. Check rates in your city

Petrol price has been increased by 25 paise per litre and diesel by 21 paise per litre in Delhi, according to a price notification of state oil marketing companies.

Customers will have to pay Rs 80.38 for every litre of petrol and Rs 80.40 for diesel in the national capital.(Bloomberg)

Updated on Jun 27, 2020 07:45 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

Another hike in fuel prices, diesel crosses Rs 80 a litre mark in Delhi

After the increase, petrol was retailing at Rs 79.92 in New Delhi and diesel was selling at Rs 80.02 a litre.

The diesel price increased for 19th day in a row since the daily revision of prices started in June 7 after a gap of 82 days due to lockdown(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 25, 2020 08:36 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Amit Chaturvedi

From a gap of Rs 30 a litre to costing more than petrol: How diesel price surged

Higher levies imposed by the Centre and various state governments also contribute to the higher retail price of diesel.

The prices of diesel increased for 18th day in a row on Wednesday.(Biplov Bhuyan/HT File Photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2020 10:35 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi

Petrol, diesel prices revised further, two fuels now cost almost same in Delhi

The daily increase in fuel rates started on June 7 as oil companies resumed daily revision in prices in line with costs after ending an 82-day gap. It has taken diesel prices to fresh highs and petrol price too is at a two-year high.

An employee attends to a customer at a petrol pump during unlock 1.0 process of the Covid-19 lockdown in Kolkata.(PTI File Photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2020 09:26 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

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Bengal private bus operators demand fare hike due to diesel price hike, Covid restrictions

Various private bus operators’ associations in West Bengal last week met an expert committee set up by the state government to discuss demands made by them, including a fare hike, for the survival of the private passenger transport business.

The WBTC is, at present, plying buses in 135 routes in the city and the suburbs, the official said.(PTI)

Published on Jun 23, 2020 05:58 PM IST

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Kolkata | By Press Trust of India

Petrol, diesel prices go up for 13th day in a row

Oil marketing companies have been adjusting retail rates in line with costs after an 82-day break from daily rate revision amidst the coronavirus pandemic. These firms restarted revising prices on June 7.

A petrol pump employee wearing a face mask while attending to a customer in Trinagar, New Delhi.(Sanchit Khanna/HT File Photo)

Updated on Jun 19, 2020 07:21 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent