Active Stocks
Tue Mar 19 2024 10:51:07
  1. Tata Consultancy Services share price
  2. 4,016.15 -3.10%
  1. Tata Steel share price
  2. 148.35 -0.84%
  1. NTPC share price
  2. 312.20 -1.56%
  1. HDFC Bank share price
  2. 1,443.00 -0.22%
  1. ITC share price
  2. 413.75 -0.87%
Business News/ Companies / News/  Petrol, diesel prices jump by about 2 this year. 5 things to know
BackBack

Petrol, diesel prices jump by about ₹2 this year. 5 things to know

A litre of petrol now costs ₹70.47 a litre in Delhi, ₹70.34 in Noida, ₹71.37 in Gurgaon, ₹76.11 in Mumbai, ₹72.79 in Bangalore and ₹73.15 in Chennai. Since January 1, the price of petrol has swelled by ₹1.82 and that of diesel by ₹2.12. The price rise began from January 7.

If the last three months are taken into account, the price of petrol and diesel have slumped by about 15% while Brent is down by about 25% during the same period. Photo: ReutersPremium
If the last three months are taken into account, the price of petrol and diesel have slumped by about 15% while Brent is down by about 25% during the same period. Photo: Reuters

New Delhi: With the rupee dropping 2% this year against the US dollar and crude oil rates surging above $60 per barrel, petrol and diesel prices have shot up by about 2 so far this year. Oil retailers increased the price of petrol by 14 paise and that of diesel by 19 paise today. A litre of petrol now costs 70.47 a litre in Delhi, 70.34 in Noida, 71.37 in Gurgaon, 76.11 in Mumbai, 72.79 in Bangalore and 73.15 in Chennai.

Diesel costs 64.78 a litre in Delhi, 64.10 in Noida, 67.71 in Gurgaon, 67.82 in Mumbai, 66.91 in Bangalore and 68.42 in Chennai.

All you need to know about petrol, diesel prices in India:

1. Since January 1, the price of petrol has risen by 1.82 and that of diesel by 2.12. The price rise began on January 7. If the last three months are taken into account, prices of petrol and diesel have slumped by about 15% while Brent is down by about 25%.

2. Petrol price had touched a record high of 84 per litre in Delhi and 91.34 in Mumbai on October 4. Diesel on that day had peaked to 75.45 a litre in Delhi and 80.10 in Mumbai.

3. In the international market, crude oil closed higher for the second straight day yesterday as Russia and Saudi Arabia signalled they were on track with production cuts designed to avoid a global glut. Crude oil has returned to bull-market territory after shedding almost 40% during the last three months of 2018. The momentum has been spurred by improving trade relations between the US and China, as well as the start of output curbs by Saudi Arabia and other major producers. Crude oil prices, however, remain more than 30% below their early October level.

4. According to Moody’s Investors Service, oil and natural gas prices will be volatile but range-bound in 2019, with the medium-term price band for West Texas Intermediate crude in the $50-70 a barrel range.

5. More than the price of crude oil, it is the falling rupee that could be driving petrol and diesel prices up by making imports costlier. In the last four days, the rupee has slid 1.16%. So far this year, the rupee has declined 2.06%.

Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away! Login Now!

Catch all the Corporate news and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News.
More Less
Published: 17 Jan 2019, 09:49 AM IST
Next Story footLogo
Recommended For You
Switch to the Mint app for fast and personalized news - Get App

Chat with MintGenie