Fuel prices continued to soar across the country on Monday, with diesel prices surging by 8 paise and 9 paise in four metropolitan cities.

While Delhi and Kolkata saw a hike of 8 paise, a litre of diesel has increased by 9 paise in Mumbai and Chennai.

After the revision of the rates, diesel in Delhi is being retailed at Rs 75.46 per litre and Rs 77. 31 per litre in Kolkata.

In Mumbai, diesel touched Rs 79. 11 per litre mark, while the same is being retailed at Rs 79.80 per litre in Chennai.

Meanwhile, Petrol remained stagnant and&nbsp;is being sold at 82.74 per litre in Delhi, while in Mumbai it is priced at 88.18 per lire.

Fuel prices have been witnessing a steep rise since the past few months. While the Opposition has repeatedly blamed the union government for not doing enough to keep a check on prices, the latter has maintained that global crude oil prices and other international factors are causing a hike in prices of petroleum products.

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is will hold a third annual meeting with chief executives of top global and Indian oil and gas companies to deliberate on ways to revive investment in oil and gas exploration and production.&nbsp;

Last week, Modi also chaired a high-level meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi to discuss petroleum issues.

According to reports, the meeting discussion focused on increasing domestic oil production, subsidy borne by oil marketing companies and reducing imports to cut down the account deficit.&nbsp; 
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Fuel prices continued to soar across the country on Monday, with diesel prices surging by 8 paise and 9 paise in four metropolitan cities. While Delhi and Kolkata saw a hike of 8 paise, a litre of diesel has increased by 9 paise in Mumbai and Chennai.

Fuel prices continued to soar across the country on Monday, with diesel prices surging by 8 paise and 9 paise in four metropolitan cities. While Delhi and Kolkata saw a hike of 8 paise, a litre of diesel has increased by 9 paise in Mumbai and Chennai. After the revision of the rates, diesel in Delhi is being retailed at Rs 75.46 per litre and Rs 77. 31 per litre in Kolkata. In Mumbai, diesel touched Rs 79. 11 per litre mark, while the same is being retailed at Rs 79.80 per litre in Chennai. Meanwhile, Petrol remained stagnant and is being sold at 82.74 per litre in Delhi, while in Mumbai it is priced at 88.18 per lire. Fuel prices have been witnessing a steep rise since the past few months. While the Opposition has repeatedly blamed the union government for not doing enough to keep a check on prices, the latter has maintained that global crude oil prices and other international factors are causing a hike in prices of petroleum products. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is will hold a third annual meeting with chief executives of top global and Indian oil and gas companies to deliberate on ways to revive investment in oil and gas exploration and production. Last week, Modi also chaired a high-level meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi to discuss petroleum issues. According to reports, the meeting discussion focused on increasing domestic oil production, subsidy borne by oil marketing companies and reducing imports to cut down the account deficit.

Fuel hike: Diesel price increased by 9 paise in Mumbai, petrol unchanged

Fuel prices continued to soar on Friday, with petrol and diesel rates hiked by Rs 0.12 and 0.28 respectively in Delhi. Petrol in Delhi will be sold at Rs 82.48 per litre, diesel for the day will be at Rs 74.90 per litre.

In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices were at Rs 87.94 per litre, an increase of Rs 0.12, and Rs 78.51 per litre, up by Rs 0.29, respectively.

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Fuel prices have been witnessing a steep rise since the past few months. While the Opposition has repeatedly blamed the union government for not doing enough to keep a check on prices, the latter has maintained that global crude oil prices and other international factors are causing a hike in prices of petroleum products.

On October 4, the union government had announced a cut of Rs 2.50 per litre on both petrol and diesel prices after curbing excise duty on the commodity by Rs 1.50 per litre.&nbsp;

While making the announcement, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had also recommended all state governments to slash rates by a further Rs 2.5 to make fuel cheaper by Rs 5. 
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Fuel prices continued to soar on Friday, with petrol and diesel rates hiked by Rs 0.12 and 0.28 respectively in Delhi. Petrol in Delhi will be sold at Rs 82.48 per litre, diesel for the day will be at Rs 74.

Fuel prices continued to soar on Friday, with petrol and diesel rates hiked by Rs 0.12 and 0.28 respectively in Delhi. Petrol in Delhi will be sold at Rs 82.48 per litre, diesel for the day will be at Rs 74.90 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices were at Rs 87.94 per litre, an increase of Rs 0.12, and Rs 78.51 per litre, up by Rs 0.29, respectively. Petrol and diesel prices in #Delhi are Rs 82.48 per litre (increase by Rs 0.12) and Rs 74.90 (increase by Rs 0.28) respectively. Petrol and diesel prices in #Mumbai are Rs 87.94 per litre (increase by Rs 0.12) and Rs 78.51 per litre (increase by Rs 0.29) respectively. pic.twitter.com/a6xLXlTH6y — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2018 × Fuel prices have been witnessing a steep rise since the past few months. While the Opposition has repeatedly blamed the union government for not doing enough to keep a check on prices, the latter has maintained that global crude oil prices and other international factors are causing a hike in prices of petroleum products. On October 4, the union government had announced a cut of Rs 2.50 per litre on both petrol and diesel prices after curbing excise duty on the commodity by Rs 1.50 per litre. While making the announcement, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had also recommended all state governments to slash rates by a further Rs 2.5 to make fuel cheaper by Rs 5.

Fuel prices continue to rise, petrol sells at Rs 87.94 a litre in Mumbai

Petrol and diesel prices increased again on Thursday by Rs 0.10 and Rs 0.27 respectively in the national capital. Petrol in Delhi will be sold at Rs 82.36 per litre, diesel for the day will be at Rs 74.62 per litre.

In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices were at Rs 87.82 per litre, an increase of Rs 0.9, and Rs 78.22 per litre, up by Rs 0.29, respectively.

On Wednesday petrol remained unchanged at 82.26 but diesel, however, rose to&nbsp;74.35 per litre, increased by Rs 0.24 per litre, in Delhi and Rs 77.93, up by Rs 0.25 per litre, in Mumbai.&nbsp;

Fuel prices have been rising unabated even after the Central government last Thursday announced a relief of Rs 2.50 on petrol and diesel prices. Various state governments also provided a relief of Rs 2.50 to give a &nbsp;cumulative relief of Rs 5 on fuel prices to the customers.&nbsp;

The Finance Minister in his address noted that the world crude prices this year have witnessed an all-time high. He also added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been concerned about the escalating fuel prices in the country.&nbsp;

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Petrol and diesel prices increased again on Thursday by Rs 0.10 and Rs 0.27 respectively in the national capital. Petrol in Delhi will be sold at Rs 82.36 per litre, diesel for the day will be at Rs 74.

Petrol and diesel prices increased again on Thursday by Rs 0.10 and Rs 0.27 respectively in the national capital. Petrol in Delhi will be sold at Rs 82.36 per litre, diesel for the day will be at Rs 74.62 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol and diesel prices were at Rs 87.82 per litre, an increase of Rs 0.9, and Rs 78.22 per litre, up by Rs 0.29, respectively. On Wednesday petrol remained unchanged at 82.26 but diesel, however, rose to 74.35 per litre, increased by Rs 0.24 per litre, in Delhi and Rs 77.93, up by Rs 0.25 per litre, in Mumbai. Fuel prices have been rising unabated even after the Central government last Thursday announced a relief of Rs 2.50 on petrol and diesel prices. Various state governments also provided a relief of Rs 2.50 to give a cumulative relief of Rs 5 on fuel prices to the customers. The Finance Minister in his address noted that the world crude prices this year have witnessed an all-time high. He also added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been concerned about the escalating fuel prices in the country.

Petrol prices up again, selling at Rs 82.36 a litre in Delhi

Prices for petrol and diesel were cut by nine paise on Saturday.

In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 78.20 a litre, and diesel costs Rs 69.11 per litre.

On Friday, price for petrol was Rs 78.29 per litre, while diesel price was Rs 69.20 a litre in the national capital.

The revised petrol prices in other metro cities are - Rs 80.84 in Kolkata, Rs 86.01 in Mumbai and Rs 81.19 in Chennai.

Meanwhile, the revised diesel prices in other metro cities are - Rs 71.66 in Kolkata, Rs 73.58 in Mumbai and 72.97 in Chennai.&nbsp

In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 78.20 a litre, and diesel costs Rs 69.11 per litre

Prices for petrol and diesel were cut by nine paise on Saturday. In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 78.20 a litre, and diesel costs Rs 69.11 per litre. On Friday, price for petrol was Rs 78.29 per litre, while diesel price was Rs 69.20 a litre in the national capital. The revised petrol prices in other metro cities are - Rs 80.84 in Kolkata, Rs 86.01 in Mumbai and Rs 81.19 in Chennai. Meanwhile, the revised diesel prices in other metro cities are - Rs 71.66 in Kolkata, Rs 73.58 in Mumbai and 72.97 in Chennai.

Petrol, diesel prices cut by 9 paise per litre

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today that the government was deliberating on an immediate solution to control the rising fuel prices and that apart from the Goods and Services Tax (GST), other ways were also being thought of to ease the situation.

The petroleum minister also asked the Odisha government to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products to contain the cascading effect on rising fuel prices.

"The oil ministry is of the view to bring petroleum products under the purview of the GST in order to bring down the prices of petrol and diesel. We are deliberating on an immediate solution to this problem till that time," Pradhan told reporters here.

"We will certainly find a way out to deal with the situation," he said.

The union minister said the central government had in October last year reduced the excise on fuel by Rs 2 per litre keeping in view the interest of the poor people. This time the Centre is looking at both short and long term solutions, he said.

The petroleum minister attributed the rising oil prices to "circumstances in the international market" because of which the value of the Indian rupee had reduced in comparison to the dollar leading to the surge in oil prices.

"The political differences between two oil-producing countries Iran and Venezuela has been a major cause behind the rise in the price of fuel in the international market," he said.

Odisha Finance Minister SB Behera criticised Pradhan and accused him of "evading responsibility."

"The reasons that the union oil minister is giving is not justified. He is telling this to suppress the central government's inability to deal with the situation. The price of petrol and diesel will automatically come down if the centre reduces excise duty," he said.

On Pradhan's suggestions to include petroleum products under GST, Behera said, "All the state governments will take a decision in regard to the proposal of including petroleum products under GST. Now the Centre should not escape from its responsibility."

Both opposition Congress and ruling BJD in Odisha have launched agitations against the spiralling prices of petrol and diesel.&nbsp

(With inputs from agencies)

Dharmendra Pradhan saidthat the government was deliberating on an immediate solution to control the rising fuel prices and that apart from the Goods and Services Tax, other ways were also being thought of to ease the situation

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today that the government was deliberating on an immediate solution to control the rising fuel prices and that apart from the Goods and Services Tax (GST), other ways were also being thought of to ease the situation. The petroleum minister also asked the Odisha government to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products to contain the cascading effect on rising fuel prices. "The oil ministry is of the view to bring petroleum products under the purview of the GST in order to bring down the prices of petrol and diesel. We are deliberating on an immediate solution to this problem till that time," Pradhan told reporters here. "We will certainly find a way out to deal with the situation," he said. The union minister said the central government had in October last year reduced the excise on fuel by Rs 2 per litre keeping in view the interest of the poor people. This time the Centre is looking at both short and long term solutions, he said. The petroleum minister attributed the rising oil prices to "circumstances in the international market" because of which the value of the Indian rupee had reduced in comparison to the dollar leading to the surge in oil prices. "The political differences between two oil-producing countries Iran and Venezuela has been a major cause behind the rise in the price of fuel in the international market," he said. Odisha Finance Minister SB Behera criticised Pradhan and accused him of "evading responsibility." "The reasons that the union oil minister is giving is not justified. He is telling this to suppress the central government's inability to deal with the situation. The price of petrol and diesel will automatically come down if the centre reduces excise duty," he said. On Pradhan's suggestions to include petroleum products under GST, Behera said, "All the state governments will take a decision in regard to the proposal of including petroleum products under GST. Now the Centre should not escape from its responsibility." Both opposition Congress and ruling BJD in Odisha have launched agitations against the spiralling prices of petrol and diesel. (With inputs from agencies)

GST is one way: Petroleum minister on curbing rising fuel prices

Opposition Congress and NCP on Thursday hit out at the Centre and Maharashtra government over the fuel price hike and questioned the silence of those who had attacked the previous UPA-led dispensation over the issue.

Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil said the fuel price hike is breaking every past record.

"The promise of 'achhe din' was a jumla (rhetoric). Once upon a time, these BJP leaders used to give extempore speeches against petrol price rise, but now they can't even give a simple clarification," he said.

Accusing the BJP at the Centre and state of filling its own coffers by levying taxes on petrol and diesel, Patil said, "The costliest fuel in the world is sold in India...And the costliest in the country is sold in Maharashtra."

The former state finance minister said if the government decreases VAT on petrol/diesel, there will be some relief. "The Centre should reduce excise duty on petrol/ diesel," he said.

Mumbai Congress president Sanjay Nirupam led a protest against fuel price hike at Kalina in suburban Mumbai. The Western Express Highway witnessed traffic jams during the peak hours as a result.

"Those who questioned us frequently are quiet...Where are their sensitivities now. Why are they not challenging the government now?," he asked.

Highlighting old tweets of celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, former Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, among others, in which they had criticised the fuel hike in 2012, Nirupam sought to know on Twitter why they were not speaking over the issue now.

The Congress protest, which started at Kalina, ended at the Collector's office in Bandra.

Nirupam said the Congress is openly questioning them, just like many on the social media, regarding their silence over the current fuel price, which have hit an all-time high.

"This clearly shows that the 'suit-boot ki sarkaar' is only interested in looting the people of India. They have no interest in making the lives of the common people any easier," he said.

"This is not just affecting the commuters' lives, but also every household with all vegetable prices having shot up by 25 per cent. As recently as yesterday, the prices of petrol were almost Rs 85 per litre and that of diesel Rs 72.76 per litre in Mumbai. This amounts to nothing but murdering the common people- one day at a time," he said.&nbsp

Opposition Congress and NCP questioned the silence of those who had attacked the previous UPA-led dispensation over the issue

Opposition Congress and NCP on Thursday hit out at the Centre and Maharashtra government over the fuel price hike and questioned the silence of those who had attacked the previous UPA-led dispensation over the issue. Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil said the fuel price hike is breaking every past record. "The promise of 'achhe din' was a jumla (rhetoric). Once upon a time, these BJP leaders used to give extempore speeches against petrol price rise, but now they can't even give a simple clarification," he said. Accusing the BJP at the Centre and state of filling its own coffers by levying taxes on petrol and diesel, Patil said, "The costliest fuel in the world is sold in India...And the costliest in the country is sold in Maharashtra." The former state finance minister said if the government decreases VAT on petrol/diesel, there will be some relief. "The Centre should reduce excise duty on petrol/ diesel," he said. Mumbai Congress president Sanjay Nirupam led a protest against fuel price hike at Kalina in suburban Mumbai. The Western Express Highway witnessed traffic jams during the peak hours as a result. "Those who questioned us frequently are quiet...Where are their sensitivities now. Why are they not challenging the government now?," he asked. Highlighting old tweets of celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, former Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, among others, in which they had criticised the fuel hike in 2012, Nirupam sought to know on Twitter why they were not speaking over the issue now. The Congress protest, which started at Kalina, ended at the Collector's office in Bandra. Nirupam said the Congress is openly questioning them, just like many on the social media, regarding their silence over the current fuel price, which have hit an all-time high. "This clearly shows that the 'suit-boot ki sarkaar' is only interested in looting the people of India. They have no interest in making the lives of the common people any easier," he said. "This is not just affecting the commuters' lives, but also every household with all vegetable prices having shot up by 25 per cent. As recently as yesterday, the prices of petrol were almost Rs 85 per litre and that of diesel Rs 72.76 per litre in Mumbai. This amounts to nothing but murdering the common people- one day at a time," he said.

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