Petrol Prices On August 20 2023: Since May 2022, petrol and diesel prices in India have remained stable. Local taxes, the value-added tax (VAT), freight costs, and other regional factors contribute to the fact that these prices can vary from state to state.
Petrol Prices On August 20 2023: Updated Petrol Rate In Major Cities
According to the daily 6 a.m. update provided by oil marketing companies, the prices of petrol and diesel in major cities such as New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai have not changed, as reported by the Goodreturns website.
| City | Petrol (Rs/litre) | Diesel (Rs/litre) |
| Delhi | 96.72 | 89.62 |
| Kolkata | 106.03 | 92.76 |
| Mumbai | 106.31 | 94.27 |
| Chennai | 102.63 | 94.24 |
The central government of India regulates the pricing of fuels, which is influenced by factors such as excise duty, base prices, and limit prices. The federal government is responsible for collecting excise duty, whereas individual regions are responsible for collecting Value-Added Tax (VAT). Due to the fact that each state applies different VAT rates, petroleum prices can vary accordingly.
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