Petrol-Diesel Prices for June 15: Crude oil becomes more expensive, know latest rates of diesel and petrol
Petrol-Diesel Price Today: Crude oil prices have seen a slight increase over the past week, currently trading around $80-85 per barrel. On Friday, crude oil prices fell by 0.58 per cent to approximately $82.38 per barrel. Meanwhile, oil companies have released the latest petrol and diesel prices for June 15, 2024. Below are the updated rates for petrol and diesel in major metro areas and selected cities across the country.
Current Crude Oil Prices in the Futures Market
On Friday, crude oil prices dropped by 0.58 per cent to Rs 6,530 per barrel in futures trading as traders offloaded their positions due to weak spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the crude oil contract for June delivery fell by Rs 38, or 0.58 per cent, to Rs 6,530 per barrel, with a trading volume of 5,629 lots. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 0.62 per cent to $78.13 per barrel, while Brent crude decreased by 0.45 per cent to $82.38 per barrel.
Petrol and Diesel Prices in Metro Cities
Know the price of petrol and diesel in metro cities:
Recent Changes in Petrol and Diesel Prices
On March 15, the Government of India significantly reduced the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per liter, a move influenced by the Lok Sabha elections. Now that the elections are over, it will be interesting to see how long these reduced prices will last.
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) Issue Prices
Oil marketing companies in India, such as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation and Indian Oil Corporation, regularly release updated petrol and diesel prices. These prices have remained unchanged since May 22, 2022. You can check the latest prices on their websites.
How to Check Petrol and Diesel Prices at Home
You can easily find out the current petrol and diesel prices in your city by visiting the websites of the oil marketing companies or by sending an SMS. If you are an Indian Oil customer, send an SMS with "RSP" followed by your city code to 9224992249. BPCL customers can send "RSP" to 9223112222.