New Delhi: Petro and Diesel prices will not be increased this fortnight (Oct 31, 2004)

Government has decided to wait till the US presidential elections are over, official sources said in New Delhi.

Petrol and Diesel prices were supposed to be increased by Rs 1.22 and Rs 2.24 per litre respectively to bring domestic prices in line with the international crude oil prices that have touched a record $ 56 a barrel.