First time in 2019 Petrol, Diesel prices cross 70rs a ltr mark

According to an analyst, the price of petrol and diesel have surged due to increase in International Crude Oil rates.

Saima Siddiqui
Published on: 14 Jan 2019 5:53 AM GMT
First time in 2019 Petrol, Diesel prices cross 70rs a ltr mark
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New Delhi: Prices of petrol and diesel were increased in National capital by 38 paise and 49 paise, respectively on Monday.

It is to be mentioned that this is the fifth consecutive hike in domestic fuel prices while the sixth hike overall so far this year.

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For the first time in 2019, the petrol rates have crossed the Rs. 70 a litre mark.

According to an analyst, the price of petrol and diesel have surged due to increase in International Crude Oil rates.

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Saima Siddiqui

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