Fuel prices in Mumbai remained among the top searches on Friday, March 27, as concerns over the ongoing US-Iran war kept global oil markets volatile and prompted people to track domestic petrol and diesel rates closely.
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Petrol prices in Mumbai today
According to the latest data, petrol in the city was priced at ₹103.54 per litre on March 27, with no change recorded compared to the previous day.
This marks the fifth consecutive day of price stability.
Petrol prices stood at ₹103.54 per litre on March 26, March 25, March 24, and March 23 as well, showing no fluctuation during this period.
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Diesel prices in Mumbai today
Diesel prices also mirrored this trend.
On March 27, ₹90.03″>diesel was priced at ₹90.03 per litre in Mumbai, remaining unchanged from earlier levels.
The price has consistently held at ₹90.03 per litre over the past four days, March 26, March 25, March 24, and March 23, indicating a continued pause in revisions.
SED on petrol, diesel cut
The central government, in an order Thursday, cut the special additional excise duties on diesel and petrol to ₹3 per litre and zero, respectively.
The notification by central government to slash excise duty comes amid a supply disruption due to the ongoing US-Iran war, which has pushed the global crude oil prices above $100.
Disruptions at major supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz have even worsened the situation.