Rise of Rs 11 in one go; price of premium petrol and diesel hiked

NEW DELHI: The price of premium petrol and diesel has been increased in Delhi amid the tensions in the Middle East. Reports say the price of premium petrol and diesel of Indian Oil Corporation has increased. The price of XP 100 petrol has been increased from Rs 149 to Rs 160. The price of diesel Extra Green has been increased from Rs 91.49 to Rs 92.99.

The Indian Oil has not disclosed the reason behind the increase in the prices of premium petrol and diesel. The assessment is that the reason is the fluctuations in global crude oil prices and the US-Iran war. The price of aviation fuel has also been increased sharply. The price has increased to Rs 2.07 lakh per kiloliter. An increase of almost two times. This is the first time in history that the price of aviation fuel has crossed Rs 2 lakh. The highest price so far was Rs 1.1 lakh in 2022.