"diesel-price"

In the national capital, petrol climbed to Rs 88.73 a litre and diesel soared to Rs 79.06, the notification showed.

The former Congress chief's attack came a day after petrol and diesel prices in the country touched new all-time highs after rates were increased for the fourth time in the week.

This is the fifth straight day of price hike and the 14th increase in rates since November 20 when oil companies resumed daily price revision after nearly two-month hiatus.

This is the highest rate for petrol and diesel since September 2018 and followed the 13th increase in rates since November 20.

This is the 12th increase in rates since November 20 when oil companies resumed daily price revision after a nearly two-month hiatus.

This is the eighth increase in rates since November 20 when oil companies resumed daily price revision after nearly two-week hiatus.

The prices increased for five consecutive days before going for a day's pause on Wednesday. It has risen on both days thereafter.

On Friday, petrol price was raised by 17 paise per litre and diesel by 22 paise.