After a halt on Wednesday, petrol and diesel prices continued with the upward run and saw a hike for the second consecutive day across the country as oil marketing companies revised the rates on Friday. Petrol prices in Delhi were raised by 28 paise while in other metros such as Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai the prices of petrol were increased by 28 paise, 27 paise, and 30 paise, respectively.
Similarly, Diesel prices were hiked by 22 paise in Delhi, 24 paise in Mumbai, 22 paise in Kolkata and 24 paise in Chennai.
Petrol now costs Rs 81.28 per litre in