Fuel prices fall 10-12 paise a liter, diesel 6-7 paise per liter on Sunday

New Delhi: Some relief for consumers as fuel prices fell on Sunday after rise for three consecutive days. The price of petrol fell by 10-12 paise a liter while that of diesel by 6-7 paise per liter in all major cities across the country.

In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 75.90 a liter, Rs 81.49 a liter in Mumbai, Rs 78.48 a liter in Kolkata and Rs 78.86 a litre in Chennai after the decrease in price.

Similarly, diesel costs Rs 69.11 a litre in Delhi, Rs 72.47 a litre in Mumbai, Rs 71.48 per litre in Kolkata and Rs 73.04 a litre in Chennai, according to Indian Oil Corporation website.

The decrease in prices came after Brent crude prices fell after de-escalation of tensions between the US and Iran in the Middle East.

The retail prices of fuel are dependent on the global crude prices and the rupee-US dollar exchange rate as India imports 80 per cent of its crude requirements.

Domestic petrol and diesel prices are reviewed by oil marketing companies on a daily basis. Price revisions are implemented at the fuel stations with effect from 6 a.m. (IANS)

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