New Delhi, Apr 4 (Agencies) : Price of petrol was today raised by Rs 2.19 per litre while that of diesel price was increased by 98 paise per litre. Revised prices will take effect from midnight.
With this revision, a litre of petrol will cost Rs 61.87 in Delhi, whereas diesel will cost Rs 49.31 per litre.
The hike comes on the back of a steep Rs 3.07 a litre increase on March 17 and a Rs 1.90 a litre hike in diesel rates.
While this is the second straight increase in petrol price, this is the fourth straight fortnightly increase in diesel rates. The three hikes in diesel rates since February 16 total Rs 3.65 per litre.