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Kerala govt firm on decision not to reduce fuel tax despite criticism

Kerala government on Friday reaffirmed its stand that it could not forego the taxes on fuel due to the grim financial situation

A day after Centre slashes petrol, diesel rates, prices remain static

Accordingly, the pump price of petrol in Delhi, which fell to Rs 103.97 a litre at 6 a.m. on Thursday from previous day's level of Rs 110.04 a litre, remains at the same level on Friday.

Petrol, diesel prices will increase again in coming months: Energy expert

The prices of petrol and diesel will increase again in the coming months, said energy expert Narendra Taneja on Thursday.

Excise duty cut on fuel 'very sensitive decision by PM': Amit Shah

"It is a confirmation of our charge that fuel prices are high mainly because of high taxes," he said

Nothing short of stimulus: Fuel tax cuts may boost consumption by Rs 35K-cr

With revenues set to exceed the annual target by Rs 2 trillion, a softer revenue loss that boosts consumption will provide immense relief, especially to lower income households

PM Modi's move to cut excise on fuel brings big relief to public: Amit Shah

The Union home minister on Thursday lauded Modi's decision regarding the excise duty on fuel

Petrol, diesel prices fall sharply in line with Centre's excise duty cut

The retail prices of petrol and diesel fell between Rs 5-10 per litre in line with the Centre's announcement to cut excise duty on the two petroleum products to contain surging rates.

Gujarat slashes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 7/ltr after Centre's excise cut

The decision was announced hours after the Centre cut excise duty on petrol and diesel on Wednesday, and the new price came into effect from midnight, the CMO said in a statement issued late at night.

Bengal bus owners want state govt to cut tax on diesel after Centre's move

Tapan Banerjee, general secretary of Joint Council of Bus Syndicates, said that they are, however, sticking to their demand for an increase in fares given the huge cost of running their vehicles.

Top Headlines: Centre cuts excise on fuel, govt to miss disinvestment goals

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Fuel prices hiked for 7th straight day, petrol crosses Rs 110 in Delhi

In Delhi, with an increase of Rs 0.35 in petrol and diesel prices, their cost rose to Rs 110.04 per litre and Rs 98.42 per litre respectively today.

No investment in Petroleum sector in 2 yrs caused hike in fuel prices

As per official data, Petrol prices in Delhi stand at Rs 109.69 per litre (up by Rs 0.35) and diesel prices are Rs 98.42 per litre (up by Rs 0.35) today.

Fuel prices hiked for 4th straight day; petrol crosses Rs 120 mark in MP

Prices differ from state to state, depending on the incidence of local taxes and cost of transportation.

Petrol crosses Rs 120/litre in MP's border district; diesel nears Rs 110

Border districts of Madhya Pradesh are bearing the brunt of the hike in fuel prices, with the cost of petrol in Anuppur crossing Rs 120 per litre and diesel nearing Rs 110 per litre on Wednesday. Similarly, the price of petrol in Balaghat, which shares borders with Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, reached Rs 119.23 per litre. Talking to PTI, Abhishek Jaiswal, a petrol pump owner in Anuppur's Bijuri town bordering Chhattisgarh, said the price of petrol has gone up to Rs 120.4 per litre after an increase of 36 paise on Tuesday. The cost of diesel reached Rs 109.17 per litre, following an increase of 37 paise, he said. Petroleum is brought to Anuppur from Jabalpur oil depot, about 250 km from the district headquarter, hence, fuel is costlier in the district than in other parts of the state due to higher transportation cost, Jaiswal said. The price of petrol and diesel in Balaghat reached Rs 119.23 and Rs 108.20 per litre respectively, after an increase of 37 paise, said Ravi Vaidya, the

Homes in top-10 cities cut expenses sharply as fuel prices continue to rise

Most households in top-10 cities have been sharing concerns related to rising fuel prices and their focus on budget while shopping during this festive season.

Fuel rates hiked for 4th consecutive day; petrol crosses Rs 113 in Mumbai

In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices per litre stand at Rs 113.12 and Rs 104.00 respectively

Govt to decide on petrol tax cut after reviewing state's economy: Bommai

Karnataka CM said the government will decide on reducing the petrol price, by effecting a tax cut, after the review.

Fuel prices rise for 7th consecutive day; petrol at Rs 104.44/ltr in Delhi

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked across the country for the seventh consecutive day on Monday

Petrol prices cross Rs 100 per litre-mark for first time in Gujarat

Petrol prices crossed the Rs 100 per litre-mark for the first time in Gujarat on Thursday following a fresh hike

Petrol, diesel prices at record high levels as rates hiked again

Petrol and diesel prices across the country soared to all-time high levels on Thursday as rates were hiked again in line with the spurt in international oil prices