India News | For the First Time, Diesel Costs More Than Petrol in Delhi

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): For the first time in Delhi, diesel has become costlier than petrol.

For the 18th day in a row, state-run oil companies on Wednesday raised prices of diesel. However, no increase was witnessed in petrol prices.

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While petrol costs Rs 79.76 per litre, diesel can be bought at Rs 79.88 per litre.

The price of diesel has been increased by 48 paise a litre.Notably, oil marketing companies have been adjusting retail rates in line with costs after an 82-day break from rate revision amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. These firms on June 7 restarted revising prices in line with costs. (ANI)

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