New Delhi, May 19 -- Petrol and diesel prices were raised by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second hike in under a week. In the national capital, petrol prices increased from Rs.97.77 to Rs.98.64 per litre, while diesel rates went up from Rs.90.67 to Rs.91.58 per litre, according to industry sources.

This is the second increase in rates in less than a week. Prices were hiked by Rs.3 a litre on Friday.

In Delhi, petrol now retails at Rs.98.64 per litre, up by 87 paise, while diesel is priced at Rs.91.58 per litre, higher by 91 paise.

Mumbai saw petrol rise by 91 paise to Rs.107.59 per litre and diesel by 94 paise to Rs.94.08 per litre.

Kolkata recorded the steepest hike in petrol at 96 paise to Rs.109.70 per litre, while di...