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Premium Fuel Prices Surge in Delhi While Regular Petrol & Diesel Hold Steady

Indian Oil Corporation has increased the prices of its premium fuels, XP100 petrol and Xtra Green diesel, in the national capital. However, the prices of regular petrol and diesel have been held steady across major Indian cities. This stability comes despite a sharp rise in global crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Meanwhile, commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel have witnessed significant price hikes.

Key Points: Premium Fuel Prices Rise in Delhi; Regular Petrol, Diesel Unchanged

  • XP100 petrol up Rs 11/litre in Delhi
  • Xtra Green diesel up Rs 1.50/litre
  • Regular fuel prices unchanged across cities
  • Commercial LGP & ATF see sharp hikes
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Premium fuels get costlier; regular petrol and diesel prices steady

Indian Oil hikes XP100 petrol & Xtra Green diesel prices in Delhi. Regular petrol & diesel rates remain stable nationwide despite global crude volatility.

Premium fuels get costlier; regular petrol and diesel prices steady
"retail petrol and diesel prices in India have remained steady - Report"

New Delhi, April 1

PSU oil marketing major Indian Oil Corporation has increased the prices of its premium fuels in the national capital.

XP100 petrol is now priced at Rs 160 per litre, up from Rs 149 earlier. The high-octane fuel is primarily used in luxury vehicles and high-performance motorcycles to enhance engine efficiency.

Similarly, the company has raised the price of Xtra Green diesel (premium diesel), which now costs Rs 92.99 per litre in Delhi, compared to Rs 91.49 previously.

However, there has been no change in regular petrol and diesel prices, which remained stable across major Indian cities despite a rise in global crude oil benchmarks amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Oil marketing companies have maintained stability in auto fuel prices even as other petroleum products witnessed sharp increases.

In Delhi, petrol continues to retail at Rs 94.72 per litre, while diesel is priced at Rs 87.62 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol costs Rs 103.44 per litre and diesel Rs 89.97 per litre.

Meanwhile, commercial LPG prices were hiked by Rs 195.50 per cylinder, while aviation turbine fuel (ATF) rates were more than doubled, crossing the Rs 2 lakh per kilolitre mark.

Globally, crude oil prices have risen sharply amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. US President Donald Trump has indicated that the American military could halt attacks on Iran within the next three weeks, signalling a possible de-escalation.

However, Iran has warned that prominent American corporations could face retaliation if its key figures continue to be targeted, underscoring continued uncertainty in the region.

Despite volatility in global markets -- partly driven by disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz -- retail petrol and diesel prices in India have remained steady.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting strategy. They're increasing revenue from premium segments while shielding the mass market from global price shocks. The commercial LPG and ATF hikes are more concerning for businesses and air travel costs.
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Priya S
Rs 160 per litre for petrol! 😳 That's almost double the regular price. Only for luxury cars, but still feels steep. Glad my Alto runs on regular fuel. Hope the stability for regular fuels continues despite the West Asia tensions.
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Aman W
The real issue is the commercial LPG price hike. It will directly impact small restaurants and dhabas, leading to higher food prices for everyone. That's a bigger hit to the common man's pocket than premium fuel.
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Vikram M
With global crude prices rising, it's a relief that regular fuel prices are steady. Shows the government is absorbing some pressure. But for how long? If tensions in West Asia worsen, we might see a hike across the board soon.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while keeping regular fuel prices stable is good, the constant volatility and geopolitical dependency is worrying. We need a more robust, long-term energy policy focusing on alternatives. Electric vehicles and biofuels need a bigger push.

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