Petrol prices cutdown again!

New Delhi, June 19: In a small relief, Petrol prices were marginally lowered on Tuesday, adding to the downward movement in fuel rates so far this month.

Diesel prices were, however, kept steady. The reduction in petrol prices was in the range of 8-12 paise per liter and came after three consecutive days of no change in prices.

Tuesday's announcement also marked the second day of steady diesel prices. State-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation currently review domestic petrol and diesel rates on a daily basis and announce any changes in rates every morning at 6 am.

With effect from 6 am on Tuesday, June 19, petrol prices were at Rs. 76.27 per liter in Delhi, Rs. 78.94 per liter in Kolkata, Rs. 84.06 per liter in Mumbai and Rs. 79.16 per liter in Chennai, according to Indian Oil Corporation.

Diesel prices were at Rs. 67.78 a liter, Rs. 70.33 a liter, Rs. 72.13 a liter and Rs. 71.54 a liter in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai respectively.