Commuters in Ghaziabad woke up to a slightly lighter pump today, as petrol prices dipped by 14 paise to Rs 96.44 per litre. Diesel prices followed suit with a marginal decrease of 13 paise, settling at Rs 89.62 per litre. However, the story was different in Patna, where petrol prices witnessed a rise of 29 paise, reaching Rs 107.59 per litre.
Diesel prices in the capital of Bihar also inched up by 27 paise, retailing at Rs 94.36 per litre. Globally, the crude oil market displayed relative stability. Brent crude prices remained unchanged from yesterday, hovering around $82.96 per barrel. While West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices witnessed a slight uptick, settling at $79.32 per barrel. This suggests that international factors likely played a minimal role in the observed domestic price fluctuations.
Let’s take a city-by-city look at the fuel prices as of March 8th, 2024:
Delhi: Petrol continues to retail at Rs 96.72 per litre, while diesel prices maintain their position at Rs 89.62 per litre established on March 6th.
Noida: Residents can expect to pay Rs 96.59 per litre for petrol and Rs 89.76 per litre for diesel today.
Lucknow: In the city of Nawabs, petrol prices are at Rs 96.57 per litre, and diesel is priced at Rs 89.76 per litre.
Mumbai: Mumbaikars filling up today will see petrol prices at Rs 106.31 per litre, whereas diesel retails at Rs 94.27 per litre.
Chennai: Petrol prices in Chennai stand at Rs 102.63 per litre, with diesel priced at Rs 94.24 per litre.
Kolkata: Petrol prices in the City of Joy are Rs 106.03 per litre, while diesel is dispensed at Rs 92.76 per litre.
