In respite to consumers, petrol prices cut by 21 paise, diesel by 11 paise

This is the first cut in petrol and diesel rates after October 5, when the Centre and many state governments had announced a cut in taxes

There's finally some relief for the common man from skyrocketing fuel prices as petrol and diesel prices were cut across the country on Thursday.

While petrol prices have been slashed by 21 paise, diesel rates have been brought down by 11 paise.

With the latest revision, petrol is being retailed at Rs 82.62 in Delhi, Rs 88.08 in Mumbai, Rs 84.44 in Kolkata and Rs 85.88 in Chennai.

Diesel in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai is priced at Rs 75.58, Rs 79.24, Rs 77.43 and Rs 79.93, respectively.

This is the first cut in petrol and diesel rates after October