THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The fuel prices in the state increased in the state. Petrol prices spiked by 35 paise and diesel prices increased by 37 paise. In rural Kerala, petrol price crossed 90 paise. In Thiruvananthapuram, the price of one-litre petrol is Rs 89.18 and for diesel, it is Rs 83.33.

While in Ernakulam, petrol price is Rs 87.46 and diesel price is Rs 81.72. This is the third consecutive hike in fuel prices this month. In the past eight months, fuel prices increased by Rs 16.