Petrol pumps open amid lockdown. Petrol, diesel prices unchanged for 10 days
NEW DELHI : As fuel falls under the essential services sector, petrol pumps have been asked to remain open across the country during the 21-day nationwide lockdown which began from yesterday. Attendants at petrol pumps have been advised to maintain social distancing and take all safety precautions while dealing with customers.
State-run fuel retailers review petrol, diesel prices everyday at 6 am after taking into account several factors like the international benchmark rates of fuel, price of Indian basket of crude oil and US dollar-rupee exchange rate. However, for the last 10 days there has been no change in petrol and diesel prices despite volatility in the international market.
Crude oil rates have fallen by more than 60% since their January highs but petrol and diesel prices have fallen by only around ₹6 during the period.
