Have petrol and diesel prices dropped today?
Petrol and Diesel Prices Today (28 July 2026): Have petrol and diesel prices changed today? Find out the latest fuel rates in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, and understand how these prices are determined.
As on any other day, state-owned oil companies released the new petrol and diesel prices at 6:00 AM today. If you are planning to fill up your vehicle's tank today, there is good news: there has been no change in petrol and diesel prices on July 28, 2026. This means customers will continue to get fuel at the existing rates. Check the latest rates here.
What are the petrol and diesel rates in major cities?
Check the fuel prices in the country's four major cities here:
Delhi – Petrol ₹102.12/litre, Diesel ₹95.20/litre
Mumbai – Petrol ₹111.21/litre, Diesel ₹103.31/litre
Kolkata – Petrol ₹113.51/litre, Diesel ₹98.28/litre
Chennai – Petrol ₹107.76/litre, Diesel ₹99.68/litre
Why do rates differ across cities?
While the base price of petrol and diesel remains roughly the same across the country, prices vary from city to city due to differences in VAT (Value Added Tax) levied by state governments, local taxes, and transportation costs. This is why fuel prices are not uniform in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
Online facility available –
If you wish to know the latest petrol and diesel prices in your city, you can use the official websites or mobile apps of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum. Additionally, you can check fuel prices in your city via SMS services.
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Could prices change in the future? Petrol and diesel prices depend on crude oil rates in the international market, the rupee-dollar exchange rate, and government taxes. Prices are currently stable, but if there is significant volatility in global crude oil prices, domestic fuel prices could also see changes in the coming days.
