Petrol and diesel prices have been released for 16 April. On April 16, there is no news of any relief in petrol and diesel prices by government oil companies. On April 16, the prices of petrol and diesel remain the same and there is no amendment in them. Petrol and diesel prices remained stable today. Although excise duty on petrol and diesel prices was reduced by the central government, the common people have not got any benefit.
How much increase in excise duty?
Excise duty on petrol has been increased to Rs 13 per liter and diesel by Rs 10 per liter. The new rates will be applicable from 12 o’clock tonight. Special additional excise duty (SAED) on petrol and diesel has been increased by Rs 2 per liter. No changes have been made in the original excise duty (BED) rate. The amount collected through SAED is not part of the divisible pool of tax.
The condition of other cities including Delhi
City petrol diesel
Delhi 94.72 87.62
Mumbai 103.44 89.97
Kolkata 103.94 90.76
Chennai 100.85 92.44
Bengaluru 102.86 91.02
Lucknow 94.65 87.76
Noida 94.87 88.01
Gurugram 95.19 88.05
Champdigarh 94.24 82.40
Patna 105.18 92.04
Explain that the country’s oil marketing companies release petrol and diesel prices. However, the last time petrol and diesel prices were amended in March 2024. During this period, the prices of petrol and diesel were increased by Rs 2-2 per liter, but no relief has been given since then. Companies like Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation publish petrol and diesel prices on their websites. You can also check the price of oil sitting at home.
You can check the price sitting at home
You can easily know the prices of petrol and diesel in your city. For this, you have to visit the website of oil marketing companies or send SMS. If you are a customer of Indian Oil, then you can write the code of the city and send it to the number 9224992249 and if you are a customer of BPCL, then you can send SMS to 922311222222222222.