Fuel prices cut in India ahead of elections

The central government of India has decided to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

The new prices will come to effect from Friday (March 15).

With the revision in prices, petrol will be sold at ₹94.72 per litre in the national capital, against the current price of ₹96.72. Similarly, in other metro cities of Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, the fuel will be sold for ₹104.21, ₹103.94 and ₹100.75 starting Friday, with a cut of ₹2.10, ₹2.09 and ₹1.88 per litre, respectively. The current prices stand at ₹106.31, ₹106.03 and ₹102.63 per litre, respectively.

Following the issue, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri said, "By reducing the prices of petrol and diesel by ₹ 2, the country's illustrious Prime Minister Modi has once again proved that the welfare and convenience of his family of crores of Indians is always his goal."

Source: Ndtv, Anandabazar