INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In Delhi, petrol is currentlysold for Rs 103.97;while diesel rate stood at Rs 86.67.Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: Fuel prices were kept
unchanged for the 14th consecutive day on Thursday
Earlier on November 4, the government had slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel to bring rates slightly down from the record-high
levels.In the national capital, petrol is currently sold for Rs 103.97; while diesel rate stood at Rs 86.67, according to Indian Oil
In Mumbai, petrol is retailed at Rs 109.98 per litre; while diesel is being sold at Rs 94.14 per litre.Despite the reduction in prices,
petrol rates are still above the Rs 100 per litre mark across the four metros and several cities in the country
Among the metro cities, fuel rates are the highest in Mumbai
The rates vary across the states due to value-added tax or VAT. (Also Read: How To Check Latest Petrol And Diesel Rates In Your
City). State-run oil refiners such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum revise the fuel rates on a daily basis, by
taking into account the crude oil prices in the international markets, and the rupee-dollar exchange rates
Any changes in petrol and diesel prices are implemented with effect from 6 am every day.Globally, oil prices slumped on Wednesday, driving
major benchmarks to their lowest settlement levels since early October, after OPEC and the International Energy Agency warned of impending
oversupply, while rising Covid-19 cases in Europe increased downside risks to demand recovery
Brent crude futures fell $1.36, or 1.7 per cent, to $81.05 a barrel
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures settled at $78.36, down $2.40, a 3 per cent decline
The declines took Brent to its lowest close since October 1 and U.S
crude to its lowest settlement since October 7.