Today’s Petrol and Diesel Prices: According to a notification from state-owned Oil Marketing Companies, the price of gasoline remained unchanged for the 17th consecutive day today, April 23, Saturday (OMCs). According to the notification, the diesel price remained unchanged for the day. Auto fuel prices have been at an all-time high for several months, operating in the midst of record inflation across the country. The increase in petrol and diesel prices has impacted the common man, who is bearing the brunt of an overall price increase caused by the increase in petrol and diesel prices.
Petrol costs Rs 105.41 per litre in Delhi, while diesel costs Rs 96.67 per litre, according to a price notification from fuel retailers. The price of petrol and diesel per litre in Mumbai is Rs 120.51 and Rs 104.77, respectively. In Chennai, a litre of petrol costs Rs 110.85 and a litre of diesel costs Rs 100.94. In Kolkata, the price of petrol is Rs 115.12 per litre, while diesel costs Rs 99.83 per litre.
The cost of gasoline and diesel varies from state to state and is influenced by a variety of factors. Daily fluctuations in international crude oil prices and foreign exchange fluctuations, as well as different taxation rates in different states, are just a few examples. One of the main reasons for differences in fuel prices across the country is transportation costs.
In the face of rising gasoline and diesel prices, Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday that oil marketing companies make their own retail price decisions. When price reviews began after the elections, the increase was only Rs 10 per litre, far less than other countries, he said, adding that the ministry is aware of inflation concerns as well. The minister urged non-BJP-ruled states to lower the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products to help consumers, pointing out that the Centre has already done so.
