- During the last fortnight, international prices of HSD have shown a declining trend and the INR-USD exchange rate has appreciated slightly. As a result, the selling prices of HSD-Bulk to direct consumers have been reduced all across the country w.e.f midnight of 15th /16th July'14.
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The HSD-Bulk price data in respect of the four metros is given below :
Figs in Rs/litre
Delhi
Kolkotta
Chennai
Mumbai
Current
60.41
65.53
64.71
69.10
Revised
59.32
64.39
63.53
67.90
Reduction
1.09
1.14
1.18
1.20
- Due to the said trends of international HSD prices and the INR-USD exchange rate, the under-recovery on HSD-retail has also come down from Rs 3.40/litre last fortnight to Rs 2.49/litre currently.
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