The Petroleum Ministry announced on Thursday that prices of petrol and diesel in the country would be reduced, starting Friday, March 15, after oil marketing companies (OMCs) decided to revise prices across the country.
Petrol in Mumbai will cost Rs 104.21 a litre from Friday, Rs 103.94 in Kolkata and Rs 100.75 in Chennai. A litre of diesel will be priced at Rs 92.15 in Mumbai, Rs 90.76 in Kolkata and Rs 92.34 in Chennai.