Diesel price hikes in Mumbai; touches ? 99/L

In Thane, petrol was available at 109.10 rupees whereas diesel for 99.31 rupees. In Amravati diesel costs 100.72 rupees.


Diesel and petrol price hikes have become a major issue for common man. The sudden increase in price has created problems for daily commuters. Mumbai witnessed a rise in diesel prices that reached rupees 99 per litre.

On Wednesday, the price of diesel touched rupees 99 per litre in Mumbai, which was being sold at rupees 99.17 whereas the price of the petrol reached rupees 109 mark at retail fuel outlets in the city with an increase of rupees 37 paise and 29 paise per litre respectively.

In Thane, petrol was available at rupees 109.10 whereas diesel for rupees 99.31. In Amravati, diesel costs 100.72 rupees.

Meanwhile, the global oil prices are also rising because of rapid demand recovery due to ease in restrictions after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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