New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were both unchanged for the seventh consecutive day in three metro cities (Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai), applicable from 6:00 a.m. on 3rd July 2018.
In Mumbai, petrol prices were reduced by 5 paise on Monday while diesel price remain unchanged for the third day. Fuel prices remain the same on Tuesday in Mumbai.
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had last week said that prices of petrol and diesel will drop further in the coming days. Pradhan said the Modi government was keen to protect the interest of consumers.
He said that from July 1, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will increase production and this would help in bringing down the prices.
Prices of non-branded petrol in metro-cities
| Cities | (Rs/litre) |
| New Delhi | 75.55 |
| Kolkata | 78.23 |
| Mumbai | 82.94 |
| Chennai | 78.40 |
Prices of non-branded diesel in metro-cities
| Cities | (Rs/litre) |
| New Delhi | 67.38 |
| Kolkata | 69.93 |
| Mumbai | 71.49 |
| Chennai | 71.12 |
(Source: Indian Oil) Prices may vary from outlet to outlet within a city
