The global market's decline in crude oil prices has also impacted the retail prices of petrol and diesel on Thursday morning. The retail prices of petrol and diesel issued by the government oil companies are changing across the country today, and most cities are seeing a softening of oil prices today. However, there has been no change in oil prices in the four metros of the country, like Delhi-Mumbai, even today.

Talking about crude oil, its prices have also seen a slight decline in the last 24 hours. The price of Brent crude has fallen to $ 75.18 per barrel. The rate of WTI has also fallen to $ 71.24 per barrel.

Petrol prices in four major cities (Rs per litter)

New Delhi – ₹94.72

Mumbai – ₹103.44

Chennai – ₹100.76

Kolkata – ₹104.95

Diesel prices in four major cities (Rs per litter)

New Delhi – ₹87.62

Mumbai – ₹89.97

Chennai – ₹92.35

Kolkata – ₹91.76

Petrol and diesel prices change every day at 6 am. New rates come into effect from 6 am. After adding excise duty, dealer commission, VAT and other things to the price of petrol and diesel, its price becomes almost double the original price. This is the reason why the prices of petrol and diesel appear so high.