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Petrol price hike: All you want to know
Petrol price hike: All you want to know
The steepest hike in petrol prices in the history of India was also met with the loudest howls of protests from people, industry bodies and opposition party members. A wave of protests, rallies and a Bandh later, the government rolled back the price by Rs 2. But is that all there is to it? Will there be a further reduction in petrol prices? Will it have an impact on diesel car prices? Read everything you wanted to know about the current fuel price hike and its impact on the auto industry in our special coverage. We've compiled all the stories reported so far on the fuel price hike which came into effect on May 23, 2012 for you to track and read at your convenience
The Rs. 2.45/litre cut in petrol prices has been cheered by carmakers; ask for more price cuts to reduce price difference between petrol and diesel
Global oil prices have fallen by 8 percent since the first fortnight of June when the current revision was done. There exists a scope for cutting rates by a further Re 1 per litre
Formal proposal yet to be drawn up by oil companies
Reduction in per barrel cost may trigger the price cut
Despite reducing petrol prices by Rs 2, consumers and auto industry officials are far from happy. Is there a way out?
Low sales affect best-selling Alto due to high petrol prices


