Chandigarh, December 26, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): On Christmas Day, after offering some relief in petrol and diesel prices across several cities, oil companies delivered a shock on Thursday. In response to a slight increase in crude oil prices in the global market, state-owned oil companies have raised fuel prices in most cities today. In Patna, the capital of Bihar, petrol has become more expensive by over 50 paise. However, in the country’s four major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, there has been no change in fuel prices today.
According to government oil companies, petrol in Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP, has become 7 paise more expensive, selling at ₹95.05 per litre. Diesel has also increased by 6 paise, reaching ₹88.19 per litre. In Ghaziabad, petrol is 26 paise more expensive, now costing ₹94.70 per litre, while diesel has risen by 30 paise to ₹87.81 per litre. In Patna, Bihar’s capital, petrol has increased by 53 paise, now selling at ₹106.11 per litre, and diesel has gone up by 51 paise, reaching ₹92.92 per litre.
Talking about crude oil, its prices have seen a slight increase in the last 24 hours. The price of Brent crude has risen to $73.58 per barrel, while the WTI rate has increased to $70.29 per barrel.
Fuel prices in the four major cities:
- Delhi: Petrol ₹96.65, Diesel ₹89.82 per litre
- Mumbai: Petrol ₹106.31, Diesel ₹94.27 per litre
- Chennai: Petrol ₹102.63, Diesel ₹94.24 per litre
- Kolkata: Petrol ₹106.03, Diesel ₹92.76 per litre
Fuel prices have changed in these cities:
- In Ghaziabad, petrol is ₹94.70 and diesel is ₹87.81 per litre.
- In Noida, petrol is ₹95.05 and diesel is ₹87.19 per litre.
- In Patna, petrol is ₹106.11 and diesel is ₹92.92 per litre.
New rates are updated every day at 6 AM. Petrol and diesel prices change daily and are implemented from 6 AM onwards. After adding excise duty, dealer commission, VAT, and other charges, the final price of fuel is almost double the base price. This is why petrol and diesel prices appear to be much higher.
Summary: Fuel prices in Ghaziabad, Noida, and Patna have increased. Rates are updated daily at 6 AM, with final prices nearly double due to additional taxes and charges.