Diesel price was increased on Wednesday for the 18th day in a row since June 7, taking the total hike during the period to Rs 10.49 a litre.
While diesel will cost Rs 79.88 per litre after an increase by 48 paise, the price of petrol remained unchanged at Rs 79.76 or every litre in Delhi today.
People aware of the development said domestic rates of auto fuels may soon cross the Rs 80 per litre mark soon as international oil prices continue to surge.
Executives of state-run oil marketing companies said requesting anonymity international oil prices jumped by almost 2% on Tuesday, which would mean about 60-70 paise per litre hike in petrol and diesel rates unless these firms absorb some price shock.
