Its irrelvant except to gauge that the increase in taxes/litre petrol has increased exponentially. The govt take-off was ~30% when it was Rs10 to 3 liters now it is more than 53%.
In the year 1983, I was in seventh class. then my pocket money was around 10 Rs. per month. After having planning of one month, I along with my friend Sanjay saves Rs. 3.50 each from our pocket money and fill our LUNA with one liter of petrol for Rs. 7. We were curious to see the army air force station situated at around 7-8 km from Karnal, it was in Kunjpura. we ride our luna and saw the air station on our first ride .
In Turkey, the prices of petrol are the highest in the world. Petrol costs a whopping $2.68 or about Rs 113.30 per litre here. Guess, it's not a place one would want to drive in.
Norway (Oslo): Rs 112 per litre
In Norway (Oslo), petrol prices are amongst the highest in the world and a shade lower than those in Turkey. In Olso petrol costs $2.65 or about Rs 112 per litre.
United Kingdom: Rs 95.50 per litre
In United Kingdom, too, the cost of petrol is shockingly high. Petrol costs $2.26 or about Rs 95.50 per litre here.
Hong Kong: Rs 84.10 per litre
In Hong Kong, petrol prices are a bit lower than in European nations, but it still boasts of the most expensive oil in Asia. Petrol costs $1.99 or about Rs 84.10 per litre in Hong Kong.
Brazil (Sao Paolo): Rs 66 per litre
In Brazil (Sao Paolo), the price of petrol is much higher than in India and costs $1.56 or approximately Rs 66 per litre.
Canada: Rs 57 per litre
In Canada, petrol costs $1.35 or about Rs 57 per litre, slightly more than the price in India or the United States.
Pakistan: Rs 44.80 per litre
In Pakistan, petrol costs less than it does in India. At $1.06 or about Rs 44.80 per litre, petrol is still affordable here.
The United States: Rs 44.25 per litre
In United States, petrol costs $1.047 or about Rs 44.25 per litre. And this is the price after a recent increase. Even this led to a huge uproar in the nation and reports said that many Americans are now looking to drive fuel-
RE:Here is a list of petrol prices n different countries
by shupratik chanda on Jun 04, 2008 07:59 PM Permalink
pak's got a advantage......US is always their to help them.......
RE:Here is a list of petrol prices n different countries
by Lilamber Joshi on Jun 04, 2008 08:14 PM Permalink
Let us compare these figures with the average monthly pay package in those countries which will make the comparison interesting.
RE:Here is a list of petrol prices n different countries
by shaj kp on Jun 04, 2008 07:56 PM Permalink
Russia (Moscow): Rs 42.275 per litre
In Russia (Moscow), petrol costs $1 or about Rs 42.275 per litre. Russia, of course, also has huge oil reserves.
China: Rs 31.30 per litre
In China, petrol costs $0.74 or about Rs 31.30 per litre.
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur): Rs 25.40 per litre
In Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), petrol costs $0.60 or about Rs 25.40 per litre.
United Arab Emirates: Rs 15.65 per litre
In the United Arab Emirates, petrol costs $0.37 or about Rs 15.65 per litre.
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): Rs 5 per litre
In Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), petrol costs $0.12 or about Rs 5 per litre. That's 10 per cent of what it costs in India! Petrol costs are phenomenally cheap in Riyadh, but not the cheapest in the world.
Venezuela (Caracas): Rs 2.12 per litre
In Venezuela (Caracas) petrol costs the least in the world. It is priced at $0.05 or Rs 2.12 per litre! The country subsidises fuel prices for its citizens from the money it makes from selling crude oil to other nations. Venezuela is a major oil-producing nation.
today petrol and gas tommorow.eveything else will rise....then they say inflation is not high...what abt the rest?...We can understand the gov is under pressure but what abt the ppl of the country,
RE:Rs 20/L in 1994
by psephologist on Jun 04, 2008 09:17 PM Permalink
we are equally responsible. look at population,no. of vehicles on road,current day salaries.........
I remember we used pay Rs. 8.5 approx for a litre. When it became 9 we used to fill in 20 litres & tip Rs. 2 to the filler. Now I want all my tips back
