Page 35 - Fuel Prices

Petrol price unchanged at Rs 90.58 in New Delhi, diesel at Rs 80.97

In Chennai, petrol remained unchanged to sell at Rs 92.59. Diesel was retailing at Rs 85.98 in the city

Restoration of sound taxation principles should be govt's next big reform

It's foolish not to tax things the demand for which is inelastic. This was the reason why salt used to be taxed till Gandhiji opposed it and the salt tax was abolished after independence

West Bengal to cut taxes on petrol, diesel price by Re 1 per litre

State finance minister says decision taken despite Amphan, Covid stress and dues from Centre running into Rs 77,000 cr, will bring marginal relief especially to farmers who use diesel

Govt profiteering off people's misery: Sonia Gandhi to PM on fuel prices

In a letter to Modi, she said the truth is that as GDP nosedives, the prices of gas, diesel and petrol continue to rise unchecked

Extortion to cover up economic mismanagement: Sonia to PM on fuel hike

Gandhi on Sunday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to blame previous governments for rising prices but find a "solution" as she termed the fuel price hike a "brazen act of profiteering"

As fuel prices soar, Bengal govt reduces tax on petrol, diesel by Rs 1

The West Bengal government on Sunday announced a reduction of tax by Re 1 per litre on petrol and diesel effective from midnight. State Finance Minister Amit Mitra said the move will provide some respite to people stung by burgeoning prices of fuel. "The Centre earns Rs 32.90 per litre in taxes from petrol, while the state gets Rs 18.46 only. In case of diesel, the central government's earning is Rs 31.80 per litre as against Rs 12.77 for the state," Mitra said. He also alleged that the Centre had imposed cess to avoid devolution with states, which is "against the characteristics of federalism". To a question, Mitra said the Union government should reintroduce the planning commission.

Petrol prices unchanged after rising over Rs 3 per litre in 12 days

On Sunday, price of the fuel in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata was at Rs 90.58, Rs 97.00, Rs 92.59, Rs 91.7 per litre, respectively, unchanged from the previous levels

FM Sitharaman says Centre, states must work together to lower fuel prices

Petrol and diesel prices are at record highs

Fuel prices rise for 12th day; petrol at all-time high of Rs 97 in Mumbai

Petrol price on Saturday touched an all-time high of Rs 97 per litre in Mumbai while diesel rate crossed Rs 88 -mark

Rising petrol prices a 'Dharma Sankat' situation for FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said it is a matter for which the Centre and state governments need to work together and see whether there is a way to fix the issue

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot attacks Modi govt over rising fuel prices

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said fuel prices have been increasing for 11 days and the common man is suffering as a result of "wrong" economic policies of the Centre.

Oiling the recovery

Private players struggle against excessive regulation. The result is loss of investment and employment opportunities in India

Petrol crosses Rs 90-mark for 1st time ever in Delhi, diesel at Rs 80.60

In Bangalore, petrol and diesel prices surged by 32 paise and 35 paise respectively to Rs 93.21 and Rs 85.44

Petrol price at record high of Rs 89.88 in Delhi, diesel crosses Rs 80-mark

Petrol and diesel prices are revised on a daily basis in line with benchmark international price and foreign exchange rates

Why Big B, Akshay quiet on fuel prices now, asks Congress leader

Maha Congress chief Nana Patole asked why Bollywood celebrities, including actors Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar, who had tweeted about high fuel prices during the UPA regime were quiet now

Petrol over Rs 100 in Raj, Rs 99.90 in MP as rates up for 9th straight day

For the first time ever, the price of petrol crossed the Rs 100 per litre mark in Rajasthan

Petrol price at an all-time high of Rs 89.54 in Delhi, diesel at Rs 79.95

Petrol price in Mumbai stood at Rs 96 on Wednesday as compared with Rs 95.75 yesterday

Meghalaya govt slashes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 7, says CM Sangma

The government will reduce the VAT for petrol from 31.62 per cent or Rs 17.60 per litre to 20 per cent or Rs 15 per litre

Petrol crosses Rs 89-mark to hit record high in Delhi, diesel at Rs 79.70

Petrol prices in Mumbai stood at Rs 95.75 on Tuesday as compared with Rs 95.46 yesterday. One litre of diesel will cost Rs 86.72 in the city

Premium petrol touches Rs 100 in 3 states; LPG prices hit Rs 769 a cylinder

Premium petrol touches Rs 100 in three states; LPG prices hit Rs 769 a cylinder