Petrol rates increased by 15 paise a litre while diesel rates shot up by 10 paise per litre. Petrol price reached ₹80 per litre in Mumbai, where it is already at year-high levels. The recent surge in petrol, diesel prices began from September 17 as a direct effect of the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities. Brent crude futures fell 49 cents, or 0.8%, from the previous session's close to $62.25 a barrel by 0603 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 23 cents, or 0.4%, to $56.18 a barrel.

Source: Mint September 27, 2019 06:45 UTC