Fuel Price hiked 18th day in a row

Web Desk

For the first time, diesel price in India has surpassed the petrol as fuel rate hiked for the 18th day in a row on Wednesday. The diesel price was hiked by 45 paise while there was not a hike in petrol by price. Diesel will cost Rs 75.62 per litre and petrol Rs 80.69 per litre on Wednesday.In this current hiking, the domestic rates of auto fuels may soon cross the Rs.80 liter. International benchmark Brent crude has surged $42.03.The increase in rates started since June 7.