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Petrol Price Hike: Amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, petroleum companies have increased the prices of premium petrol by Rs 2. However, there has been no change in the prices of normal petrol and diesel and they are being sold at the same rates as before. These increased rates will be implemented from the night of March 20. Apart from this, an increase of Rs 22 per liter has been made on industrial diesel.
Amidst the war like situation related to Iran where there is already LPG crisis (LPG Crisis) It is being seen that, on the other hand, oil companies have increased the prices of premium petrol. (Petrol Latest Price in India) This blow has been increased. From today, the price of premium petrol like BPCL’s ‘Speed’, HPCL’s ‘Power’ and IOCL’s ‘XP95’ has been increased by Rs 2.09 per liter.
XP95 petrol is currently being sold at the rate of Rs 101.80 per liter at some outlets of IOCL. in some places Earlier the price of premium petrol was Rs 111.68 per liter, which has now increased to Rs 113.77 per liter. After this increase, the price of petrol in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has reached Rs 103.92 per liter, while in Pune, premium petrol is being sold at Rs 113.17 per liter.
Rise in crude oil prices
Let us know what is the current price of normal petrol in which state – Delhi Rs 94.77 per liter, Gujarat – Rs 94.49, Haryana 95.91, West Bengal 106.72, Jharkhand Rs 98.38, Kerala, 106.08.
This increase in the prices of premium petrol in the country has been done at a time when the price of crude oil in the international market has crossed $ 100 per barrel. At the same time, LPG crisis is already there. In such a situation, this rise in crude oil prices will have a direct impact on the pockets of common people and the pressure on inflation may increase further.
This is the third week of attacks on Iran by America and Israel. US President Donald Trump has been continuously claiming that this war will end soon, but the current situation is indicating the opposite. Despite the killing of Iran’s top commanders, the way Tehran is carrying out retaliatory attacks, it is clear that there is no possibility of this conflict ending soon.
Big fall in rupee
On one hand, a huge rise is being seen in the prices of crude oil, while on the other hand, a huge decline is being recorded in the Indian currency. For the first time on Friday, the rupee fell below the level of 93 against the US dollar. In such a situation, the pressure on the government regarding inflation has increased further.
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