Giving relief to the general public, the Central Government had announced a reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per liter on March 14. The reduced prices came into effect from 6 am on Friday. If we talk about today i.e. March 16, there has been no change in petrol and diesel prices. Let us tell you, before the decision of the Central Government, the Rajasthan Government had announced to reduce of VAT on the price of petrol and diesel by 4 percent. Due to this, petrol has become cheaper by Rs 1.40 to Rs 5.30. At the same time, diesel has become cheaper by Rs 1.34 to Rs 4.85.

What is the price of petrol in metros?
Today the price of petrol in New Delhi has become Rs 94.72 per liter. The price of petrol in Mumbai has become Rs 104.21. The price of petrol in Kolkata is Rs 103.94 per liter. At the same time, the price of petrol in Chennai is Rs 100.75 per liter.

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What is the price of diesel today in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai?
Today in the country's capital New Delhi, the price of diesel has decreased from Rs 89.62 per liter to Rs 87.62. At the same time, the price of diesel in Mumbai has become Rs 92.15. The price of diesel in Kolkata has reached Rs 90.76 per liter and in Chennai, the price of diesel has been recorded at Rs 92.34 per liter.

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The prices of petrol and diesel in India are based on the international crude oil prices. Indian oil marketing companies decide the prices of petrol and diesel daily after reviewing the prices of crude oil in the international market. Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum oil companies update information on petrol and diesel prices in 6 different cities every morning.

How to check the oil rate in your city through SMS
Let us tell you that due to the tax imposed on petrol at the state level, the prices of petrol and diesel also differ in different cities. You can also know the price of petrol and diesel in major cities of India every day through SMS from your phone. For this, Indian Oil (IOCL) customers will have to write an RSP code and send it to number 9224992249.