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Petrol, diesel rates hiked again

New Delhi, June 30
The government today hiked petrol and diesel prices by a marginal Rs 0.27 a litre and Rs 0.15 per litre, respectively, following increase in the commission paid to petrol pump dealers.

The government approved raising dealer's commission paid on petrol from Rs 1.218 per kilolitre to Rs 1,499 per kl, resulting in a Rs 0.27 per litre increase in retail price with effect from midnight tonight, an official said here.

Similarly, the dealers' commission on diesel was hiked from Rs 757 per kl to Rs 912 per kl, resulting in a Rs 0.15 per litre increase in rates at retail level. — PTI