The oil prices were reduced for a consecutive third day in India. The prices for petrol and diesel dropped by 6 paise and 5 paise per litre today, and now petrol costs Rs 78.29/litre, while diesel costs Rs 69.20/litre, in New Delhi. The state government of Kerala, however, has decided to cut petrol and diesel prices by Re 1, with effect from today, resulting in a Rs. 509cr revenue loss.