Fuel Prices Surge in Guwahati: Petrol Hits ₹105.78/L, Diesel at ₹97.27
After another hike, petrol in city now Rs 105.78/L, diesel at Rs 97.27
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Guwahati has seen significant fuel price hikes, with petrol now at ₹105.78 per litre and diesel at ₹97.27 per litre. The increases, totaling ₹7.59 for petrol and ₹7.85 for diesel, occurred over two weeks, raising concerns about household budgets amid calls for fuel conservation.
- 01Petrol prices in Guwahati increased by ₹7.59 per litre, while diesel rose by ₹7.85 per litre since May 14.
- 02The latest price hikes occurred on May 15, 19, 23, 24, and 25, with petrol crossing ₹100 per litre on May 15.
- 03The highest petrol price in Guwahati in the last decade was ₹106.07 per litre on November 2, 2021.
- 04District-wise fuel prices vary slightly, with Majuli district having the highest petrol price at ₹107.77 per litre.
- 05The Assam government previously reduced VAT on fuel in 2021 following central excise duty cuts.
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In Guwahati, fuel prices have seen a notable increase, with petrol now priced at ₹105.78 per litre and diesel at ₹97.27 per litre. This surge follows a series of price hikes totaling ₹7.59 for petrol and ₹7.85 for diesel within a two-week period starting May 14. The first increase occurred shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to conserve fuel by using public transport. Prior to May 15, fuel prices had remained stable in the range of ₹93 to ₹99 for about a year. The highest recorded petrol price in Guwahati over the past decade was ₹106.07 per litre on November 2, 2021. Currently, Majuli district holds the highest petrol price in Assam at ₹107.77 per litre, while the lowest is in Golaghat at ₹105.67 per litre. An official from the Indian Oil Corporation Limited noted that price variations across districts are influenced by logistics and market conditions.
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The rise in fuel prices is likely to strain household budgets in Guwahati, affecting daily expenses.
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