Petrol and diesel prices on Thursday surged to fresh highs in the country as rates were hiked by the most in recent times.

Mumbaikars will pay 93.20 for a litre of petrol while Delhites will pay Rs 86.65.

In Mumbai, diesel prices are at an all time high of Rs 83.67 while in Delhi it touched Rs 76.83.

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the latest blow to personal finances.

• Dom's Take