Summary:
Kolkata: Setting a new record, petrol price in Kolkata crossed the Rs 96 mark on Saturday while diesel is just 17 paise less than Rs 90. The petrol and diesel prices on Saturday were Rs 96.06 per litre and Rs 89.83 per litre respectively. This is the first time when petrol price has crossed the Rs 96 mark. Since June 1, the prices of petrol and diesel have increased by Rs 1.56 per litre and Rs 1.60 per litre respectively. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the BJP-led Central government for remaining indifferent to the issue of abnormal hike in petrol and diesel prices..