The government has increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel for the next fortnight, beginning October 1 (Wednesday), according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance.
The price of petrol has increased by Rs4.70, bringing the new rate to Rs268.68 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel has increased by Rs4.40, taking the new rate to Rs276.81 per litre.
The revised prices will remain in effect for the first half of October.







