Petrol, diesel prices slashed again: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata

After 16 consecutive days of hikes, petrol prices had touched the peak of Rs 78.43 a litre in Delhi and Rs 86.24 a litre in Mumbai on May 29

Prices of petrol and diesel were lowered by 19-21 paise per litre and 15-16 paise per litre, respectively, in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai on Monday. This is the thirteenth cut in petrol prices in as many days.

According to prices announced by Indian Oil Corp (IOC) on Monday, petrol prices are down 20 paise to Rs 76.58 a litre in Delhi, while diesel prices fell by 15 paise to Rs 67.95 in the national capital.

In Mumbai, petrol now costs Rs 84.41 a litre and diesel Rs 72.35 a litre. On Sunday, petrol and diesel prices in the city