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- Today, on July 23, the prices of petrol and diesel have remained stable.
- Crude oil prices increased again due to tensions in Western Asia.
- Indian oil companies stopped bringing crude oil from Iraq.
- This decision was taken due to increasing security threats in Hormuz.
Petrol-Diesel Rate Today on July 23: Today, on July 23, the prices of petrol and diesel across the country remain at the same level as yesterday. Last week, amid tensions between the US and Iran, crude oil prices fell slightly on hopes that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would resume. However, now again with the increasing tension in West Asia, the prices of crude oil are also continuously increasing.
Price has not changed since May 25
Petrol and diesel prices have remained stable in India since May 25. During that time, government oil marketing companies (OMCs) had increased the price of petrol by Rs 2.61 per liter and the price of diesel by Rs 2.71 per liter. In this sequence, currently the price of petrol in Delhi is above Rs 100 per liter at Rs 102.12, while diesel is being sold at Rs 95.20 per liter. Similarly, in Mumbai also the prices of petrol remain above the mark of Rs 110. Here petrol is being sold at Rs 111.21 per liter and diesel at Rs 97.83 per liter.
City wise petrol and diesel prices
| City | Petrol price (per litre) | Diesel price (per litre) |
| Delhi | Rs 102.12 | Rs 95.20 |
| Mumbai | Rs 111.21 | Rs 97.83 |
| Kolkata | Rs 113.51 | Rs 99.82 |
| Bengaluru | Rs 110.93 | Rs 98.80 |
| Chennai | Rs 107.77 | Rs 99.55 |
| Patna | Rs 113.35 | Rs 99.36 |
| Indore | Rs 114.58 | Rs 99.70 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 115.69 | Rs 103.82 |
| Kanpur | Rs 101.59 | Rs 95.06 |
Crude oil loading stopped from Iraq
Two state oil companies of India have stopped loading crude oil from Iraq due to increasing security threats and attacks in Hormuz. It is being told that Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has canceled the plan to lift 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil from its supertanker Leela Jamnagar. Similarly, Mangalore Refinery (MRPL) has also stopped the loading of its tanker Desh Gaurav.
In fact, ships passing through Hormuz are being continuously targeted. Recently, tension has increased further after a drone attack near Basra Terminal in Iraq. Due to this, it is very risky to attempt the Hormuz crossing for now. Salim al-Riqbi, a spokesman for Iraq’s oil ministry, said, “Due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the increasing conflict in the region, the risks associated with transportation and the cost of insurance have increased. Due to this, some companies have canceled scheduled loading operations,” he said.
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