Petrol & diesel price hiked for 12th time in 14 days

April 4: Fuel prices were hiked again on Monday for the 12th time in 14 days. Since March 22, petrol and diesel rates have increased by Rs 8.40 per litre. Fuel prices vary in states due to different value added tax and freight charges.

• 04 April    : 40 Paise
• 03 April    : 80 Paise
• 02 April    : 80 Paise
• 01 April    :
• 31 March : 80 Paise
• 30 March : 80 Paise
• 29 March : 80 Paise
• 28 March : 30 Paise
• 27 March : 50 Paise
• 26 March : 80 Paise
• 25 March : 80 Paise
• 24 March :
• 23 March : 80 Paise
• 22 March : 80 Paise

In the national capital, the petrol price is now 103.81 per litre while diesel is selling at ₹95.07 per litre. In Mumbai, the petrol and diesel prices have gone up by 42 paise, to ₹118.83 and diesel price went up by 43 paise to ₹103.07 per litre respectively.

Prior to the hikes which began from March 22, fuel prices had been on a freeze since November 4, 2021 for a record 137 days. During this period, assembly elections were held in politically crucial states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and also Manipur.