India Hikes Premium Petrol by ₹2; Government Downplays Impact Amid Opposition Criticism

Oil companies in India have increased the price of premium petrol by ₹2, with the government stating it will not impact the common man as premium fuel constitutes only 5% of sales. This hike has caused premium petrol prices in Bengaluru to cross ₹112 per litre and has drawn criticism from the opposition.

20 Mar, 16:52 — 20 Mar, 16:52

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hinduMostly Factual55d ago

Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Premium petrol only 5% of sales, says IndianOil; Congress slams government for increasing prices when people are “troubled by the gas shortage”; India’s crude oil basket is at $117.09 for every barrel this month

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First report: indian-express · 20 Mar, 13:26|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h

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indian-express20 Mar, 13:26First to report

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

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hindu20 Mar, 16:52

Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

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Times of India20 Mar, 23:32Latest update

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India Hikes Premium Petrol by ₹2; Government Downplays Impact Amid Opposition Criticism

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Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Coverage Timeline

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Premium petrol up Rs 2 per litre amid global oil spike

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