Petrol, diesel to cost Rs 1.50 less in UP
In a big relief to the residents of four states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Rajasthan -- three oil companies announced to bring down the retail selling price of petrol and diesel by Rs 1.56 and 1.41 respectively. The new rate of petrol is Rs 61.60 and that of diesel is Rs 48.65 per litre in Lucknow, applicable from March 9 midnight.