Mumbai, July 11: Due to an uptick in global crude prices, the diesel rates in Mumbai have become higher. Petrol prices in Mumbai have remained unchanged at Rs 78.52 and diesel rate stands at Rs 69.53, down by 0.16 paise. Diesel rate in Kolkata today is at Rs 68.37 and petrol rates remain unchanged at Rs 75.12. Fuel Price Hike: Day After Tax Revision, Petrol and Diesel Prices Rise by Over Rs 2; Check Rates in Metro Cities.

Check how much will a litre of petrol cost in some of the other major cities

In Chennai today, the petrol rate is at Rs 75.70 and diesel rate stands at Rs 70.07. In Delhi on the other hand, the diesel rate is at Rs 66.34 and petrol rates remain unchanged at Rs 72.90.

In the Union Budget, last Friday announced that it will levy additional excise duty of Rs 2 per litre. As per the country's dynamic pricing mechanism, the domestic fuel prices depend upon international fuel prices on a 15-day average and the value of the rupee.

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