The common man in Uttar Pradesh, already grappling with inflation, cooking gas shortages, and increased milk prices, received yet another blow as petrol, diesel, and CNG prices in the state increased starting Friday morning.
India’s state-run oil companies have raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre nationwide, pushing fuel costs higher across major cities amid rising crude oil pressures.
The Government has said that citizens are encouraged to use alternate fuels such as PNG and electric or induction cooktops.
In the light of the ongoing developments in West Asia, the Union government on Wednesday said India is maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, adding that all refineries are operating at high capacity, with adequate crude inventories in place.
In a strong rebuttal to swirling online rumours and panic-inducing videos, the government on Thursday issued an unambiguous assurance that India faces no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG, warning that a “deliberately mischievous, coordinated campaign of misinformation” is attempting to mislead the public and trigger needless anxiety.
In New Delhi, petrol continued to be sold for Rs 101.84 per litre, while diesel was being sold at the unchanged rate of Rs 89.87 a litre on Friday
In New Delhi, petrol continues to be sold for Rs 101.84 per litre, while diesel is also being sold at the unchanged price of Rs 89.87 a litre
In New Delhi, petrol continues to be sold for Rs 101.84/litre, while diesel is being sold at the unchanged price of Rs 89.87/litre
With OPEC reaching an agreement to raise crude production, oil prices are expected to remain soft
Petrol in the national capital costs Rs 101.84/litre, while diesel is being sold at the unchanged price of Rs 89.87/litre
