Skip to content
Living

Petrol Prices Fall For 3rd Day, Diesel Rates Remain Stable

By Rajiv Menon
1 min read
www.channelnewsasia.competrol 28549bec0d6e12f06be61ad223e82c72b4ee34b4
www.channelnewsasia.competrol 28549bec0d6e12f06be61ad223e82c72b4ee34b4
In this article (5)

Petrol prices continued to decrease for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, but the diesel prices remained stable after two days of decline. In Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai the petrol prices were cut by 11 paise a litre, while in Chennai it was down by 10 paise per litre.

According to the Indian Oil website, the price of petrol in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai has come down to Rs 75.70, Rs 78.29, Rs 81.29 and Rs 78.65 per litre respectively. At the same time, the price of diesel in the four metros continue to be Rs 69.06, Rs 71.43, Rs 72.42 and Rs 72.98 per litre respectively.

On the international futures market the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Brent crude was trading at 64.41 dollars per barrel, up 0.28 per cent from the previous session.

At the same time, American Light Crude West Texas Intermediate’s February deal was trading up 0.29 per cent at 58.32 dollar barrel on the New York Mercantile exchange. The first phase of the trade deal between the US and China is going to be signed on January 15.

Experts say that due to this agreement many commodity markets will show an enhanced activity, but the price of fuel oil is unlikely to get much support.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What are the current petrol prices in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai?

A.

In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 75.70 per litre. Kolkata's price is Rs 78.29, Mumbai's is Rs 81.29, and Chennai's is Rs 78.65 per litre, according to the Indian Oil website.

Q.

What is the current price of Brent crude oil on the international futures market?

A.

Brent crude was trading at 64.41 dollars per barrel on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). This represents a 0.28 per cent increase from the previous session's trading figures.

Q.

When is the first phase of the trade deal between the US and China scheduled to be signed?

A.

The initial phase of the trade agreement between the United States and China is expected to be signed on January 15. Experts suggest this deal could boost activity in various commodity markets.

Q.

How have the diesel prices changed in the four major metros?

A.

Diesel prices have remained stable in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai after two days of decline. The prices in these cities continue to be Rs 69.06, Rs 71.43, Rs 72.42, and Rs 72.98 per litre respectively.

Weekly Briefing

Asia's retail intelligence, in your inbox

Monday, Wednesday and a Friday Weekly Wrap: the retail stories, numbers and moves that mattered across Asia. Nothing else, and you can unsubscribe in one click.

  • Top industry moves and market shifts
  • Weekly data-driven analysis from across Asia
  • Monday, Wednesday and the Friday Weekly Wrap

Read by retail operators, investors and brand teams across Asia.

Protected by a quick human check. No spam, ever. Unsubscribe in one click.

SecureGDPR ready