AGARTALA, June 28 (TIWN): Fuel prices continue to rise every nationally, affecting Tripura too badly. Petrol prices in Agartala have been turning more volatile, as prices of crude oil have been showing a firm trend. Today’s petrol price in Agartala Rs. 80.41 (28th June 2020). Today’s diesel rates in Agartala are aso very sensitive to global crude prices.The rupee has also moved lower against the dollar, which has made petrol prices in Agartala more expensive than before. It is hoped that the government can reduce excise duties, so as to enable rates to become more cheaper in the coming days.As per the latest data by the oil marketing companies, petrol costs Rs 80.38 per litre in Delhi, while diesel costs Rs 80.40/litre. Both petrol and diesel have seen Rs 9.12 and Rs 10.17 per litre hike, respectively, since June 7. For the first time, diesel costs more than petrol in the national capital. Taxes form about two-thirds of the total retail selling price of petrol and diesel. On a litre of petrol, people pay Rs 50.69 or 64 per cent tax, including Rs 32.98 in central excise duty and Rs 17.71 as VAT.

Similarly, diesel attracts 63 per cent or Rs 49.43 per litre as taxes, including Rs 31.83 as excise duty and Rs 17.60 as VAT.

Check latest and revised petrol prices across 4 major cities

    Price of petrol in Delhi today, June 28- Rs 80.38/litre

    Price of petrol in Mumbai today, June 28-Rs 87.14/litre

    Price of petrol in Chennai today, June 28-Rs 83.59/litre

    Price of petrol in Kolkata today, June 28-Rs 82.05/litre

Check latest and revised diesel prices today

    Price of diesel in Delhi today, June 28- Rs  80.40/litre

    Price of diesel in Mumbai today, June 28- Rs 78.71/litre