Petrol price hiked by Rs 6.02 per litre and diesel by Rs 6.4 a litre in 11 days

The rates of fuel have been increased again in the national capital on Wednesday causing more troubles for the commuters.  The increase in the hike marks the 11th consecutive day of increase in rates that now totals to Rs 6.02 for petrol and Rs 6.4 for diesel.

In 11 hikes, petrol price has gone up by Rs 6.02 per litre and diesel by Rs 6.4 a litre.

With the hike in fuel prices, the petrol prices stand at Rs 77.28/litre (increase by Rs 0.55), and the diesel prices stand at Rs 75.79/litre (increase by Rs 0.69) in Delhi, according to a price notification of state oil marketing compes.

The daily commuters, who were spotted filling the tanks of their vehicles at petrol pumps today morning.

"Even a one rupee increase has an effect on us. The government should not increase prices like this, they should try to stop this hike as and when they can," a commuter told here.

Another customer, Naresh, at the same pump said that the hike in prices, especially during the phase when the city is trying to recover from the effects of COVID-19 induced lockdown is making it worse for the people and urged them to take immediate steps in this direction.

Latest petrol, diesel prices in top cities:

New Delhi: Petrol ₹77.28. Diesel ₹75.79

Kolkata    Petrol ₹79.08 Diesel ₹71.38

Mumbai: Petrol ₹84.15. Diesel ₹74.32

Chennai: Petrol ₹80.86. Diesel ₹73.69