Know the rate of petrol in various countries

On Friday, petrol prices were raised by Rs 3.13 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.71, including state levies in Delhi, on the back of rising international crude rates and falling value of the rupee against the Greenback.Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had informed Rajyasabha recently that in Delhi the price of one litre petrol is Rs. 66.29 while in Pakistan the price is Rs. 44.05 per litre. On the other hand, petrol price in Sri Lanka is Rs. 54.75 per litre.Well, the story doesn't end here. You may be surprised to know that there are countries where petrol price is one rupee per litre. Yes! Venezuela is a country where rate of petrol is one rupee since 1998.Petrol prices are higher in India compared to Bangladesh and Nepal. Price of one litre petrol in Bangladesh is 76.97 and in Nepal its 68.13 per litre. Questions raised on increasing excise dutyPetroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan justified the increase in excise duty on crude oil by saying that though the price of crude oil in international market has decreased in last 4 months, there is constant increase in petrol rates.Diesel rates in India and neighbouring countries:New Delhi: Rs 52.28 per litreSri Lanka: Rs 44.29 per litrePakistan: Rs 51.15 per litreBangladesh: Rs 54.27 per litreNepal: Rs 54.27 per litre Petrol prices in India and neighbouring countries:India: Rs 66.29 per litrePakistan: Rs 44.05 per litreSri Lanka: Rs 54.75 per litreNepal: Rs 69.13 per litreBangladesh: Rs 76.97 per litreBhutan: Rs 40.14 per litreDifferent countries with different petrol prices1. Norway: With over 5086 oil wells, from year 1966 to 2013, petrol prices are highest in Norway. The country with world's second highest GDP per capita, a person in this country has to spend 3.59 percent of their income to buy petrol.The petrol price here is Rs 588.28 per gallon, that is, around Rs 135 per litre.2. Netherland: The world's 18th largest economy, Netherlands is at the second spot in terms of petrol prices. The price of a gallon of petrol is Rs 568.45, ie almost Rs 126 per litre.3. Italy: The world's 9th largest economy, high per capita GDP and the country with lowest unemployment rate, Italy ranks third in terms of petrol prices. The petrol price is Rs 561.24 for a gallon. It means you have to spend Rs 124 for one litre of petrol.4. Denmark: The price of a gallon of petrol is Rs 549.22, which means that 1 litre of petrol will cost Rs 112. In 1973 there was oil crisis in Denmark. People over here had to spend 5.59 percent of there income to buy petrol.5. Greece: Unemployment is the biggest problem in this country and petrol prices has waffled the country's economy.Greece in terms of the price of petrol prices is the 5th most expensive country. A gallon of petrol costs 529.39 here, ie almost Rs. 112 per litre.Countries with cheap petrol rates1. Venezuela is the cheapest country in terms of petrol prices. The rate is based on a rough estimate because the exchange-value is difficult to make a perfect valuation.2. Libiya: Rs 6.94 per liter3. Saudi Arabia: Rs 10.31 per liter4. Turkmenistan: Rs 22.62 per liter5. Iran is close to Rs 22.69 per liter Indian cities with petrol and diesel pricesPetrol prices (Rs. Per liter)Panaji - Rs 63.21Mumbai - Rs 74.12Kolkata - Rs 73.76Bhopal - Rs 73.13Bangalore - Rs 72.94Delhi- Rs 66.29 Diesel (Rs. Per liter)Delhi - Rs 52.28Chennai - Rs 55.74Panaji - Rs 56.67Bangalore - Rs 57.23Kolkata - Rs 56.85Bhopal - Rs 59.83In Mumbai - Rs 59.86

Petrol prices highest in Norway, know the rate in other countries!

On Friday, petrol prices were raised by Rs 3.13 a litre and diesel by Rs 2.71, including state levies in Delhi, on the back of rising international crude rates and falling value of the rupee

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