Chhatrapari Sambhajinagar, July 23 (UNI) The latest petrol and diesel rates across Maharashtra’s major urban centres, effective from 6 AM today, reveal significant variations, prompting authorities to issue advisories for consumers to verify local cost before refuelling.
Detailed data released this morning shows a wide spectrum of pricing. Ahmednagar recorded petrol at 104.25 rupees per litre and diesel at 90.77. Akola posted rates of 104.64 for petrol and 91.18 for diesel, while Amravati was higher at 104.94 and 91.48, respectively.
Significantly, Mumbai City continued as the state’s most affordable market, with petrol costing 103.50 and diesel 90.03. Nagpur’s rates were 104.16 and 90.72, Nashik’s 104.74 and 91.25, and Pune’s 103.82 and 90.35. Raigad stood at 103.96 and 90.46, while Ratnagiri reached 105.35 and 91.81.
These daily adjustments stem from volatile international crude oil markets, compounded by local factors such as Value Added Tax (VAT), state levies, and transportation costs.
Today’s figures reflect minor fluctuations regionally, with some centres experiencing slight decreases and others marginal increases, highlighting the necessity for regular price monitoring by vehicle owners. The dynamic pricing mechanism ensures rate transparency, with updates applied each morning based on global benchmarks and domestic market variables.
