Crude oil prices were volatile after an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure facilities on September 14. Although the incident did impact prices for an extended period, here are 10 countries where petrol is cheapest and most expensive.
10 countries where petrol is cheapest and most expensive.
Sudan | Cost per litre – Rs 9.93 | Image shows young men working at a collection point for used oil in capital Khartoum. (Image: Reuters)
Algeria | Cost per litre – Rs 24.83 | A Naftal billboard shows prices at the entrance of the fuel station in the highway of Algiers, Algeria. Mentioned below are five countries where petrol prices are the highest. (Image: Reuters)
Pakistan | The cost of petrol is relatively lower at Rs 51.09 per litre. The country is ranked 29 among 164 countries where petrol costs less. | Pictured here is the logo of Pakistan State Oil in Peshawar. (Image: Reuters)
India | Petrol costs Rs 79.57 a litre in Mumbai, while diesel is available for Rs 70.22 per litre as of September 23. India currently occupies the 70th spot in global rankings. (Image: Reuters)
Kuwait | | Cost per litre – Rs 23.83 | The skyline of Kuwait (Snap/Flickr)
Algeria | Cost per litre – Rs 24.83. A Naftal billboard shows prices at the entrance of the fuel station in the highway of Algiers, Algeria. Mentioned below are five countries where petrol prices are the highest. (Image: Reuters)
Norway | Cost per litre – Rs 134.84 | Norwegian oil company’s Statoil headquarters in Fornebu, Norway. (Image: Reuters)
Barbados: Petrol on the Carribean island is the most expensive, as it costs Rs 133.42 per litre (Image: Reuters)
Monaco | Cost per litre – Rs 134.84 | (Image: Reuters)
Iceland | Cost per litre – Rs 134.83 (Image: Reuters)
Hong Kong | Cost per litre – Rs 160.39 | The logo of the state-run China National Offshore Oil Corporation (Image: Reuters)
Pakistan | The cost of petrol is relatively lower at Rs 51.09 per litre. The country stands at rank 29 among the 164 countries where petrol costs less. | Pictured here is the logo of Pakistan State Oil in Peshawar. (Image: Reuters)
India | Petrol prices have declined in Mumbai to Rs 79.57 a litre and Rs 70.22 a litre for diesel as of September 23. India currently occupies the 70th spot in global rankings. (Image: Reuters)
