Petrol, diesel prices today, September 21: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
In Mumbai, petrol price stands at ₹111.21 per litre today. No change has been recorded in petrol prices compared to yesterday.
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on September 21 across major Indian cities, following the daily price revision by state-run oil marketing companies. In Mumbai, petrol retained a price of ₹111.21 per litre, while over the past few days it has fluctuated between ₹111.18 and ₹111.21. Dealers nationwide are petitioning the finance and petroleum ministries to exempt them from a new UPI transaction fee that will take effect next month.
The proposed flat ₹5 merchant discount rate (MDR) for UPI fuel purchases above ₹2,000 is causing concern among dealers who fear it will strain their thin profit margins. Iran and the United States exchanged new threats after Iran-backed Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia, raising the possibility of further escalations. The conflict has disrupted global oil markets, with oil prices hovering above $100 per barrel.
The East-West pipeline closure has compounded the issue, and the conflict is affecting Iran's economy and regional stability.
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