Petrol, diesel remain static for 2nd straight day

Fuel prices were unchanged for the second straight day after declining for two days in a row.

In the national capital, petrol was sold for Rs 90.78 per litre.

Price of the fuel in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata was at Rs 97.19, Rs 92.77 and Rs 90.98 per litre, respectively on Saturday.

Diesel prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata were at Rs 81.10, Rs 88.20, Rs 86.10 and Rs 83.98 per litre, respectively.

Fuel prices which impact the common man’s budget to a great extent have been largely unchanged ahead of the state elections.

In fact, prices declined on Wednesday and Thursday after a long time amid the pandemic.