Today Petrol, Diesel Prices May 20: Check Petrol, Diesel prices in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Gurgaon
Today Petrol, Diesel Prices May 20: Check Petrol, Diesel prices in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Gurgaon
A man pays for fuel at a petrol pump, in Amritsar, Friday. Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre each(PTI Photo)
Petrol and diesel prices were raised by about 90 paise per litre on Tuesday. This was the second increase in less than a week, as state-run fuel retailers moved to narrow mounting losses triggered by a sharp surge in global crude oil prices following the Iran conflict.
What are the latest petrol and diesel prices in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai after the hike?
In Delhi, petrol prices rose by 87 paise, climbing from Rs 97.77 to Rs 98.64 per litre. Meanwhile, the diesel prices increased by 91 paise, moving from Rs 90.67 to Rs 91.58 per litre. The latest increase follows a Rs 3-per-litre hike on Friday - the first fuel price revision in more than four years.
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Previously, the central government increased the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 3 per litre each on May 15 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.These hikes come 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 increase in fuel prices followed the completion of elections and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) expanding its influence after winning three of five states, including West Bengal.
What is the price of petrol per litre in Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata?
In New Delhi, the petrol price on May 20 stood at Rs 98.64 per litre with no change, while in Kolkata, the petrol price is Rs 109.70 per litre. In Mumbai, the petrol is priced at Rs 107.59 per litre. In Chennai, the price of Petrol was recorded at Rs 104.92 per litre.
Among NCR cities, the petrol price in Gurgaon is Rs 99.38. Petrol price in Noida is Rs 98.46. Meanwhile, petrol prices in Bangalore are Rs 107.16.
Today's Petrol Prices City-wise
| City | Price |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Rs 98.64 |
| Kolkata | Rs 109.70 |
| Mumbai | Rs 107.59 |
| Chennai | Rs 104.92 |
| Gurgaon | Rs 99.38 |
| Noida | Rs 98.46 |
| Bangalore | Rs 107.16 |
| Bhubaneswar | Rs 105.12 |
| Chandigarh | Rs 98.12 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 111.88 |
| Jaipur | Rs 109.00 |
| Lucknow | Rs 98.42 |
| Patna | Rs 109.82 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Rs 111.53 |
Today's Diesel Prices City-wise
In New Delhi, the diesel price on May 20 stood at Rs 91.58 per litre. In Kolkata, the diesel price is Rs 96.07 per litre. Mumbai's rate remained unchanged at Rs 94.08. In Chennai, the price of diesel was recorded at Rs 96.54 per litre. Among NCR cities, the Gurgaon diesel price is Rs 91.88. Noida diesel price is Rs 91.74. Meanwhile, diesel prices in Bangalore are Rs 95.04.
| City | Price |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Rs 91.58 |
| Kolkata | Rs 96.07 |
| Mumbai | Rs 94.08 |
| Chennai | Rs 96.54 |
| Gurgaon | Rs 91.88 |
| Noida | Rs 91.74 |
| Bangalore | Rs 95.04 |
| Bhubaneswar | Rs 96.70 |
| Chandigarh | Rs 86.09 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 99.95 |
| Jaipur | Rs 94.22 |
| Lucknow | Rs 91.73 |
| Patna | Rs 95.86 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Rs 100.30 |
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