Petrol prices slashed Rs 1.09 per litre; diesel prices up 50 paise per litre
The government on Thursday slashed petrol prices by Rs 1.09 per litre, while diesel prices have been hiked by 50 paise. The new rates are effective midnight i.e August 1.
Jul 31, 2014, 18:57 PM IST
Branded petrol price cut by over Rs 5/litre
Branded petrol, which contains special performance enhancing additives, attracted higher duties than normal petrol.
Jul 10, 2014, 18:26 PM IST
Expert panel for slashing of excise duty on branded fuel
With sale of branded or premium petrol and diesel falling to almost nil due to high duties, a government appointed expert panel has recommended slashing excise duty to make them at par with regular fuel.
Jun 17, 2014, 17:47 PM IST