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NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices, across the country, have been slashed by Rs 2.

This decision was abbounced by the central government on Thursday (March 14).

Notably, this slash in petrol and diesel prices by the BJP-led central government came just ahead of announcement of poll dates by the election commission for the Lok Sabha polls.

The union petroleum and natural gas ministry confirmed the commencement of the updated prices from Friday, 6:00 AM, as conveyed by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).