Over the weekend, I filled up my car’s fuel tank, and I thought petrol has become really expensive. But then I compared it with other common liquids and did some quick calculations, and I felt a little better.

To know why, see the results below - you’ll be surprised at how outrageous some other prices are!

• Diesel (regular) in Mumbai : Rs.36.08 per litre
• Petrol (regular unleaded) in Mumbai : Rs.50.51 per litre
• Coca Cola 330 ml can : Rs.20 = Rs.61 per litre
• Dettol antiseptic 100 ml Rs.20 = Rs.200 per litre
• Radiator coolant 500 ml Rs.160 = Rs.320 per litre
• Pantene conditioner 400 ml Rs.165 = Rs.413 per litre
• Medicinal mouthwash like Listerine 100 ml Rs.45 = Rs. 450 per litre
• Red Bull 150 ml can : Rs.75 = Rs.500 per litre
• Corex cough syrup 100 ml Rs.57 = Rs. 570 per litre
• Evian water 500 ml Rs. 330 = Rs. 660 per litre
• Kores whiteout 15 ml Rs. 15 = Rs. 1000 per litre
• Cup of coffee at any decent business hotel 150 ml Rs. 175 = Rs. 1167 per litre
• Old Spice after shave lotion 100 ml Rs. 175 = Rs. 1750 per litre
• Pure almond oil 25 ml Rs. 68 = Rs. 2720 per litre
• HP deskjet colour ink cartridge 21 ml Rs.1900 = Rs. 90476 per litre!!!

Now you know why computer printers are so cheap ? So they have you hooked for the ink !

So, the next time you’re at the pump, don’t curse our honorable Petroleum minister - just be glad your car doesn’t run on cough syrup, after shave, coffee, or God forbid, printer ink !

Added on Aalaap’s request:

• King Fisher Beer Can 330ml Rs.35 = Rs 106 per litre