Petrol@Rs 86.72! Fuel prices rise for 10th day in a row; check rates here

The surge in petrol and diesel prices is largely attributed to the rise in crude oil prices and high rate of excise duty in the country

Petrol and diesel prices rose for the tenth consecutive day on Tuesday to be sold at Rs 79.31 and Rs 71.34 per litre respectively in Delhi. The latest increase has taken the fuel prices to a new all-time high. 

In Mumbai, petrol price has increased by 16 paise to be now sold at Rs 86.72 per litre. 

In Kolkata and Chennai, the petrol is priced at Rs 82.22 and Rs 82.41 per litre respectively.

Diesel rates also saw a similar increase across the country. In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, the fuel is being sold at Rs 71.34, Rs 74.19,