Petrol-Diesel Price Today: Have petrol and diesel prices changed? Find out the latest rates in your city..

Petrol-Diesel Prices: In India, the prices of petrol and diesel impact both daily life and the economy. Fluctuations in global oil prices, taxes, and the value of the rupee directly affect the cost of fuel at petrol pumps. Even a minor change in fuel prices can influence transportation, the movement of goods, and the daily expenses of people across the country. India’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) update petrol and diesel prices every morning at 6:00 AM. These prices fluctuate based on international crude oil rates and the dollar-rupee exchange rate.

Today’s Petrol Prices: Check the latest rates in major cities

In Mumbai, the price of petrol today is ₹103.50 per litre, which remains unchanged from yesterday. Notably, petrol prices across India have remained stable for the past 11 months; there has been no change since December 1, 2024.

Thiruvananthapuram has the highest petrol price at ₹107.48 per litre, while Chandigarh has the lowest at ₹94.30 per litre. In most cities, there has been little to no change in prices compared to yesterday.

Today’s Petrol-Diesel Rates in Your City

New Delhi: In the national capital, petrol is priced at ₹102.12 per litre and diesel at ₹95.20 per litre.
Mumbai: In the country’s financial capital, petrol is priced at ₹111.21 per litre and diesel at ₹97.83 per litre.

Noida: Here, petrol is priced at ₹101.96 per litre and diesel at ₹95.44 per litre.
Thiruvananthapuram: Here, petrol is priced at ₹115.49 per litre and diesel at ₹104.40 per litre.
Chandigarh: Here, petrol is priced at ₹101.54 per litre and diesel at ₹89.47 per litre.

Chennai: In Chennai, petrol is priced at ₹107.76 per litre and diesel at ₹99.55 per litre.
Gurugram: In Gurugram, petrol is priced at ₹102.77 per litre and diesel at ₹95.44 per litre.

Jaipur: Here, petrol is ₹113.19 per litre and diesel is ₹98.25 per litre.
Patna: Here, petrol is ₹113.37 per litre and diesel is ₹99.36 per litre.
Kolkata: Here, petrol is ₹113.51 per litre and diesel is ₹99.82 per litre.
Bengaluru: Here, petrol is ₹111.68 per litre and diesel is ₹99.56 per litre.
Hyderabad: Here, petrol is ₹116.15 per litre and diesel is ₹104.23 per litre.

Changes in Petrol and Diesel Prices

Fuel prices change daily based on global market conditions, the price of crude oil, taxes, and transportation costs. This is why fuel prices can vary between different states and cities, even on the same day. If you travel daily or are planning a long drive this weekend, today’s petrol and diesel prices could directly impact your budget.

Factors Determining Fuel Prices

Crude Oil Prices: Petrol and diesel are primarily produced from crude oil. When crude oil prices rise in the international market, it has a direct impact on the Indian market.

Rupee vs. Dollar: India imports the majority of its crude oil, which is purchased in US dollars. If the rupee weakens, fuel becomes more expensive.

Government Taxes and Levies: Central and state governments impose significant taxes on petrol and diesel, which account for a large portion of the retail price. This is the reason why prices vary across different states.

Refining costs: The process of making crude oil usable (refining) also incurs costs. These costs depend on the quality of the crude oil and the capacity of the refinery.

Demand and supply balance: If the demand for fuel in the market increases, prices also rise. Fuel consumption tends to be significantly higher during festivals, as well as in the summer or winter seasons.

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