Petrol and Diesel Prices Hold Steady Across Major Indian Cities on October 8
On October 8, petrol and diesel prices remained largely unchanged across major Indian cities despite rising global crude oil prices amid supply concerns linked to the US-Iran conflict. In New Delhi, petrol was priced at Rs 102.12 per litre and diesel at Rs 95.20, while in Mumbai, petrol cost Rs 111.21 and diesel Rs 97.83. Prices are revised daily at 6 am under India's dynamic fuel-pricing system, with variations due to state taxes, transportation costs, and currency exchange rates.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: news18, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 8 Oct, 01:49 am. Other outlets followed.