Fuel prices see state-wise change
Petrol, diesel prices rise in some states, fall in some after adjustment in surcharge
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reworked the surcharge paid towards various state levies. This has led to prices of petroleum products increasing in states such as Maharashtra, Assam and West Bengal and declining in others such as Gujarat and Karnataka. Oil companies maintain this is a revenue-neutral exercise, aimed at adjusting the changes in state taxes.
Publication Date:
26/07/2012