Fuel prices continue to rise for sixth straight day as petrol prices increase by 57 paise/litre, diesel by 59 paise

The prices of fuel were hiked again on Friday. While petrol price was hiked by 57 paise per litre, diesel price saw an upward revision of 59 paise per litre.

This was the sixth straight daily increase in rates since oil PSUs ended an 82-day hiatus in rate revision. The cost of petrol has gone up by Rs 3.31 in these six days, while diesel by Rs 3.42.

Petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs 74.57 per litre from Rs 74, while diesel rates were increased to Rs 72.81 a litre from Rs 72.22, according to a price notification of state oil marketing companies.