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Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre on Friday for the first time in more than four years. The Centre has hiked the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 3 per litre each on Friday across the country.In New Delhi, the petrol prices rose from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel prices increased from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67 per litre.This comes amid a call for fuel conservation as the world faces an energy crisis amid the West Asia conflict, which led to a blockade in the significant maritime trade route, the Strait of Hormuz.The Brent oil prices have been at a record high in the wake of the US-Israel and Iran war, which began on February 28 this year.
As of May 17, petrol prices in New Delhi is Rs 97.77 per litre, Rs 108.70 in Kolkata, Rs 106.68 in Mumbai, and Rs 103.67 in Chennai.
Global crude prices have surged more than 50 per cent since US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and Tehran’s retaliation disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil shipments.
In New Delhi, the petrol price on May 17 stood at Rs 97.77 per litre with no change, while in Kolkata, the petrol price is Rs 108.70 per litre. In Mumbai, the petrol is priced at Rs 106.68 per litre. In Chennai, the price of Petrol was recorded at Rs 103.67 per litre.
Among NCR cities, the petrol price in Gurgaon is Rs 98.47. Petrol price in Noida is Rs 97.76. Meanwhile, petrol prices in Bangalore are Rs 106.17.
| City | Price |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Rs 97.77 |
| Kolkata | Rs 108.70 |
| Mumbai | Rs 106.68 |
| Chennai | Rs 103.67 |
| Gurgaon | Rs 98.47 |
| Noida | Rs 97.76 |
| Bangalore | Rs 106.17 |
| Bhubaneswar | Rs 104.57 |
| Chandigarh | Rs 97.27 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 110.89 |
| Jaipur | Rs 107.61 |
| Lucknow | Rs 97.72 |
| Patna | Rs 108.92 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Rs 110.61 |
In New Delhi, the diesel price on May 17 stood at Rs 90.67 per litre. In Kolkata, the diesel price is Rs 95.13 per litre. Mumbai’s rate remained unchanged at Rs 93.14. In Chennai, the price of diesel was recorded at Rs 95.25 per litre. Among NCR cities, the Gurgaon diesel price is Rs 90.94. Noida diesel price is Rs 90.99. Meanwhile, diesel prices in Bangalore are Rs 94.10.
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| City | Price |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Rs 90.67 |
| Kolkata | Rs 95.13 |
| Mumbai | Rs 93.14 |
| Chennai | Rs 95.25 |
| Gurgaon | Rs 90.94 |
| Noida | Rs 90.99 |
| Bangalore | Rs 94.10 |
| Bhubaneswar | Rs 96.11 |
| Chandigarh | Rs 85.25 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 98.96 |
| Jaipur | Rs 92.90 |
| Lucknow | Rs 91.01 |
| Patna | Rs 94.97 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Rs 99.38 |
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