Petrol at Rs 81.91/litre (increase by Rs 0.28/litre) and diesel at Rs 73.72/litre (increase by Rs 0.18/litre) in De… https://t.co/EctxLr9vcd — ANI (@ANI) 1537061092000

Petrol and diesel prices surged again on Sunday as oil companies once again hiked fuel rates across metro cities.In Delhi, petrol was priced at Rs 81.91/litre (increase by Rs 0.28/litre)and diesel at Rs 73.72/litre (increase by Rs 0.18/litre)In Mumbai, petrol prices have shot up to Rs 89.29/litre (increase by Rs 0.28/litre) and diesel was priced at Rs 78.26/litre (increase by Rs 0.19/litre) in Mumbai.Delhi has the cheapest fuel rates among all metros and most state capitals because of lower taxes. Mumbai has the highest sales tax or VAT. Mumbai has the highest rate of VAT or sales tax in the country.The rise in fuel prices triggered wider criticism of the government for not cutting excise duty on the heavily taxed petrol and diesel.Fuel prices have been rising due to a combination of a weaker rupee, higher international oil prices and heavy taxes.(With Inputs from ANI)