Naira Pumps in Himachal See Petrol, Diesel Price Hike; New Rates & Cess Impact

• Private company Naira increased petrol by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 at its Himachal pumps due to global fuel supply issues.
• New prices at Naira pumps: diesel at Rs 89.59 (previously Rs 84.59) and petrol at Rs 99.81 (previously Rs 94.81).
• Government-owned Indian Oil pumps maintain previous rates: petrol at Rs 94.58 and diesel at Rs 86.63.
• A proposed cess by the Sukhu government in Himachal could further increase petrol prices to around Rs 100 per liter.
• The cess bill, ranging from 1 paisa to Rs 5, awaits Governor's approval; CM Sukhu clarified it's not yet enacted.