New Delhi: Petrol price in Delhi on Saturday was hiked by 25 paise per litre and diesel by 21 paise as oil companies continue to raise petrol and diesel prices in line with costs.

Petrol and Diesel prices hiked

While petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs 80.38 per litre from Rs 80.13 the previous day, diesel rates were increased to Rs 80.40 a litre from Rs 80.19, according to a price notification of state oil marketing companies.

Rates have been increased across the country but may vary from state to state depending on the incidence of local sales tax or VAT.

Petrol and DieselPetrol price in Delhi on Friday crossed Rs 80 per litre mark, for the first time in more than two years, while the diesel rate in the national capital recorded an all-time high.

Petrol had last crossed Rs 80 mark in September 2018.