Petrol, diesel prices up by 90 paise a litre; second hike in five days

New Delhi, 19/5: Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, the second increase in less than a week

Petrol price was hiked to Rs 98.64 a litre from Rs 97.77 in the national capital. Diesel now costs Rs 91.58 a litre against Rs 90.67 previously, according to a PTI report quoting industry sources.

This is the second increase in rates in less than a week. Prices were hiked by Rs 3 a litre on May 15.