Indians Pay 73% More For Petrol Despite Fall In Crude Oil Prices

As per reports, Indians are paying 73% more for petrol despite a fall in crude oil prices by 23% in the last 13 years. Currently, the prices of petrol in Delhi stands at an all-time high of Rs 87.60 per litre, which was Rs 50.62 in 2008. Auto industry expert Avik Chattopadhyay said, "This is an outcome of the following reasons....whenever other sources fail, fuel is taxed to cover-up".