Petrol prices breach ₹83 per litre in UT for the first time
Petrol prices crossed ₹83 for the first time in the city, settling at ₹83.09 per litre on Thursday. Diesel was also the costliest ever at ₹76.23 per litre.
The prices also hit an all-time high in Mohali with petrol selling at ₹88.37 per litre and diesel at ₹79.09 per litre. In Panchkula, the rates were ₹84.22 and ₹76.89, respectively.
In the 28 days since January 1, the petrol rates in Chandigarh have risen by ₹2.75, while diesel prices have gone up by 85 paise.
