The Official Fuel Prices Thread

Matt · 1st July 2009, 21:04

Yea, 4 Rs is high.
Any idea about the Shell petrol prices?

sandy16000 · 1st July 2009, 21:14

The price in Delhi for Diesel is Rs 32.92. Interestingly, its almost a buck cheaper in Gurgaon. I heard on the news that quite a few petrol pumps have closed down in Delhi so they can make the extra bucks tomorrow morning.

jaganm · 1st July 2009, 21:17

It's tough for the consumers but a necessary decision, we cannot keep expecting the government to subsidize us and pass on the bill to the future generations. Now, if only they would do something about the petrol/diesel price differential. I'm tired of subsidizing the diesel consumer who gets better mileage to boot.

Gansan · 1st July 2009, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Matt

Yea, 4 Rs is high.
Any idea about the Shell petrol prices?

Filled the tank of my Splendor this evening at shell. Super unleaded was Rs 50.95 per litre. Normal unleaded costs Rs 2.00 less.

pulsar56 · 1st July 2009, 22:07

Unleaded petrol at Shell was increased almost more than a week back from 46.xx to 49.xx.
Super is 51.xx
Also spotted long queues at petrol pumps tonight! No point wasting 1-2 hours just to save few bucks!

sj_koova · 1st July 2009, 22:10

Are they giving a hint about the Union budget itself?
I am sure the share market will respond to this tomorrow.
Shell is not going to wait I guess

arin_12 · 1st July 2009, 23:44

I looks like it was a UPA's election strategy to reduce the Petrol price before the election.

nitrous · 1st July 2009, 23:48

About a week back, I visited Pondy and the cost of petrol there was 38.63!
Man, I wanna move to Pondy!

ghostrider · 2nd July 2009, 00:23

Didn't know about this. Was driving home after dinner at a friend's place (so hadn't had a chance to catch the news aftr work), and saw MASSIVE queues outside all the pumps. Figured tomorrow there'd either be a strike or a hike!

Roy.S · 2nd July 2009, 00:38

Well, this was bound to happen. At times like these, I wish I could fill fuel in Delhi or even better, Pondy. Why the hell does it have to be so high in Blr?

FlyingSpur · 2nd July 2009, 00:39

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Originally Posted by arin_12

I looks like it was a UPA's election strategy to reduce the Petrol price before the election.

new to the country, my friend?

BenjiRoss · 2nd July 2009, 06:53

I realised the hike was announced only when I pulled ionto 2 petrol bunks last night and they refused to fill more than 5 liters. I was on querter tank and planned to leave early morning on a highway trip. Luckily found another bunk that filled my tank up. Let's see the peoples reaction today. I expect anger, but don;t think you can blame the government for everything!

mjothi · 2nd July 2009, 07:41

Rs4 hiked. So, back to 50 in Bangy. Will there be anything good in this action? May be less number of private vehicles on road? Man, I think I am wishing for horses!!!

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Originally Posted by arin_12

I looks like it was a UPA's election strategy to reduce the Petrol price before the election.

"suppose to", but who cares. That too when they are in absolute majority. They play with everything, even the projection of inflation.

I wish I could buy the food & groceries cheaper as projected by congress inflation.

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

new to the country, my friend?

aka_iitd · 2nd July 2009, 09:24

Anyway with the hike of petrol everything will become costly but when price was decreased nobody bothered to bring it down.
It is all political gimmicks. If govt increase price for LPG and Kerosene then I believe petrol will not raise like 10%.

Gansan · 2nd July 2009, 09:57

Anybody remember "Ramar Pillai" Petrol?

1st July 2009, 21:04	#1306
Matt BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Christchurch NZ Posts: 130 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Yea, 4 Rs is high. Any idea about the Shell petrol prices?
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1st July 2009, 21:14	#1307
sandy16000 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	The price in Delhi for Diesel is Rs 32.92. Interestingly, its almost a buck cheaper in Gurgaon. I heard on the news that quite a few petrol pumps have closed down in Delhi so they can make the extra bucks tomorrow morning.
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1st July 2009, 21:17	#1308
jaganm BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 377 Thanked: 434 Times	It's tough for the consumers but a necessary decision, we cannot keep expecting the government to subsidize us and pass on the bill to the future generations. Now, if only they would do something about the petrol/diesel price differential. I'm tired of subsidizing the diesel consumer who gets better mileage to boot.
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1st July 2009, 22:07	#1310
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Unleaded petrol at Shell was increased almost more than a week back from 46.xx to 49.xx. Super is 51.xx Also spotted long queues at petrol pumps tonight! No point wasting 1-2 hours just to save few bucks!
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1st July 2009, 22:10	#1311
sj_koova BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 673 Thanked: 620 Times View My Garage	Are they giving a hint about the Union budget itself? I am sure the share market will respond to this tomorrow. Shell is not going to wait I guess
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1st July 2009, 23:44	#1312
arin_12 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 628 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	I looks like it was a UPA's election strategy to reduce the Petrol price before the election.
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1st July 2009, 23:48	#1313
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	About a week back, I visited Pondy and the cost of petrol there was 38.63! Man, I wanna move to Pondy!
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2nd July 2009, 00:23	#1314
ghostrider BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 745 Thanked: 506 Times View My Garage	Didn't know about this. Was driving home after dinner at a friend's place (so hadn't had a chance to catch the news aftr work), and saw MASSIVE queues outside all the pumps. Figured tomorrow there'd either be a strike or a hike!
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2nd July 2009, 00:38	#1315
Roy.S BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 709 Thanked: 950 Times	Well, this was bound to happen. At times like these, I wish I could fill fuel in Delhi or even better, Pondy. Why the hell does it have to be so high in Blr?
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2nd July 2009, 06:53	#1317
BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 1,330 Times	I realised the hike was announced only when I pulled ionto 2 petrol bunks last night and they refused to fill more than 5 liters. I was on querter tank and planned to leave early morning on a highway trip. Luckily found another bunk that filled my tank up. Let's see the peoples reaction today. I expect anger, but don;t think you can blame the government for everything!
	() Thanks

2nd July 2009, 09:24	#1319
aka_iitd BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 630 Thanked: 45 Times	Anyway with the hike of petrol everything will become costly but when price was decreased nobody bothered to bring it down. It is all political gimmicks. If govt increase price for LPG and Kerosene then I believe petrol will not raise like 10%.
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2nd July 2009, 09:57	#1320
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,541 Thanked: 5,567 Times	Anybody remember "Ramar Pillai" Petrol?
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