Petrol, Diesel Prices Go Up As New Year Begins

Petrol price was on Sunday hiked by Rs 1.29 per litre while diesel rate was increased by Rs 0.97 per litre. Revised prices will take effect from midnight. The revision in rates announced is excluding state levies (VAT). After the revision, petrol will cost Rs 70.60 per litre in the national capital, while diesel will be sold at Rs 57.82 per litre. The rates were last revised on December 16, when petrol was increased by Rs 2.21 a l...