Petrol price crosses Rs 100 mark in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar

New Delhi: Price of branded petrol has crossed Rs 100-mark in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar town as the fuel prices continue to escalate across the country. In Sriganganagar, regular petrol cost has climbed to Rs 98.40 per litre and premium or branded petrol prices have surged to Rs 101.15 a litre. Both petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on January 28.

In Mumbai, petrol touched to Rs 92.86 per litre. The price hike has a directly proportionate impact on branded petrol. For instance, branded petrol in Delhi is being sold for Rs 89.10 a litre and in Mumbai for Rs 95.61/litre.

The main difference between regular and premium fuel grades is the octane number. Regular fuel has a lower octane number — 87, while Premium fuel generally gets a 91 octane rating or higher.

Fuel prices, which vary from state to state depending on local sales tax or VAT, are now at record high levels in the country.

Petrol and diesel prices change daily at 6 am. So if you want to check the new rates, you can find out via SMS. According to Indian Oil’s website, you have to write the city code of RSP <space> and send it to 9224992249. Each city has a different code. You can find this code on IOCL’s website. Meanwhile, three oil marketing companies in the country – HPCL, BPCL and IOC – issue new rates for petrol and diesel after 6 am. You can get information on new rates by visiting the website.