Fuel rates hiked for 14th day; petrol up by Rs 0.51, diesel by Rs 0.61

The state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have increased the prices of fuel for the 14th consecutive day.

Petrol and diesel will now cost Rs Rs 78.88/litre and Rs 77.67/litre respectively in Delhi.

The price of petrol has been increased by Rs 0.51 per litre while that of diesel by Rs 0.61 a litre.

Petrol and diesel prices have increased by Rs 5.88/litre and Rs 6.50/litre respectively since June 9 in the national capital.

Oil marketing companies have been adjusting retail rates in line with costs after an 82-day break from rate revision amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. These firms on June 7 restarted revising prices in line with costs.