Today's Petrol and Diesel Prices: According to a notification from state-owned Oil Marketing Companies, the price of petrol remained steady for the 17th straight day

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Digital Desk: Today's Petrol and Diesel Prices: According to a notification from state-owned Oil Marketing Companies, the price of petrol remained steady for the 17th straight day today, April 23, Saturday (OMCs). According to the notification, the diesel price remained steady for the day. Auto fuel costs have been at an all-time high for several months, operating in the midst of record inflation across the country. The increase in petrol and diesel prices has impacted the average man, who is facing the brunt of an overall price increase induced by the increase in petrol and diesel prices.

According to a price notice from fuel retailers, petrol costs Rs 105.41 a litre in Delhi, while diesel costs Rs 96.67 per litre. The price of petrol and diesel per litre in Mumbai is Rs 120.51 and Rs 104.77, respectively. In Chennai, a litre of petrol costs Rs 110.85, and a litre of diesel costs Rs 100.94. In Kolkata, the petrol price is Rs 115.12 per litre, while diesel is Rs 99.83 per litre.

The price of petrol and diesel varies from state to state and is influenced by various factors. Daily swings in worldwide crude oil prices and foreign exchange fluctuations and varying taxation rates in different states are only a few examples. One of the leading causes for the wide range of fuel prices across the country is transportation costs.

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In the face of rising petrol and diesel prices, Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated on Friday that oil marketing corporations make their own retail price decisions. When pricing reviews began after the elections, the increase was only Rs 10 per litre, significantly less than other countries, he said, adding that the ministry is aware of inflation worries as well. The minister encouraged non-BJP-ruled states to lower the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum items to help consumers, pointing out that the Centre had already done so.

Brent crude fell $1.68, or 1.6 per cent, to $106.65 a barrel on Friday, putting it on track for a weekly loss of about 5%. According to Reuters, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.72, or 1.7 per cent, to $102.07.

Petrol, Diesel Prices on Friday, April 23, in Delhi, Mumbai and Other Major Cities in India:

Delhi

Petrol - Rs 105.41 per litre

Diesel - Rs 96.67 per litre

Mumbai

Petrol - Rs 120.51 per litre

Diesel - Rs 104.77 per litre

Kolkata

Petrol - Rs 115.12 per litre

Diesel - Rs 99.83 per litre

Chennai

Petrol - Rs 110.85 per litre