Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 5th straight day; Diesel above ₹100 in West Bengal
The Hindu
Diesel rates have been increased by ₹7.70 per litre in 24 hikes since September 24.
Petrol and diesel prices on Sunday were hiked for the fifth straight day by 35 paise per litre each, pushing pump rates to across the country.
The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of ₹107.59 a litre and ₹113.46 per litre in Mumbai, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.
In Mumbai, diesel now comes for ₹104.38 a litre, while in Delhi, it costs ₹96.32 per litre.

Insurance penetration and density are often misunderstood and do not reveal how many families are insured or whether they would be financially secure if the main earning member were to die. The real issue is not reach but adequacy, as households may have life insurance but not enough cover to replace lost income, leaving them financially vulnerable.












