In new record, diesel prices rise above Rs 81/litre in Delhi; petrol prices unchanged

NEW DELHI: Diesel prices rose above Rs 81 per litre, setting a fresh record, in Delhi on Monday.

Petrol prices remained unchanged on Monday at Rs 80.43 per litre while diesel rose 11 paise to Rs 81.05 per litre in Delhi. Petrol and diesel sold for Rs 87.19 and Rs 79.29 per litre, respectively, in Mumbai.

Since June 7 when the current cycle of price increases started, diesel prices have increased by Rs 11.66 per litre, or 17%, in the country while petrol prices have risen by Rs 9.17 per litre, or 13%.