Petrol price rise was kept on hold on Saturday after it rose for two consecutive previous days extending its gain over diesel that has remained steady for last few weeks holding on to its price since July 30.
In the international market, crude price has also remained firm hovering over $45 a barrel.
State-owned oil marketing companies had increased the price of petrol by 9-11 paisa per litre in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai on Friday.
According to IndianOil website, petrol prices in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai stays at Rs 81.94, Rs 83.43, Rs 88.58, Rs 84.91 per litre respectively with no change in prices on Saturday. Similarly, diesel prices are also holding steady in these metros at Rs 73.56, Rs 77.06, Rs 80.11 and Rs 78.86 per litre respectively.
Petrol prices have risen in 11 of the last 14 days and in the national capital, it is now expensive by Rs 1.51 a litre during the period.
Benchmark Brent crude has remained firm and contracts for November delivery on intercontinental exchange has risen to $45.75 a barrel. US WTI crude is also holding up at over $42 a barrel.
Fuel rates for the day announced at 6 AM
Petrol and diesel prices, if changed, are updated every day at 6 AM. The new rates come into effect from 6 AM onwards. The price of petrol and diesel almost doubles after adding excise duty, dealer commission and other items.
How to check petrol, diesel prices in your city
You can also know the daily rate of petrol and diesel in your city via SMS. Indian Oil customers can text 'RSP' at 9224992249 and BPCL consumers can write 'RSP' and send the message to 9223112222. HPCL consumers can find out the price by typing 'HPPrice' and sending the SMS to 9222201122.
