Petrol Diesel Price Today: New petrol and diesel prices are released every day at 6 am, directly impacting the public’s spending. These rates, determined based on international crude oil prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate, vary from city to city, so daily checks are essential.
Petrol Diesel Price Today: Petrol and diesel prices play a crucial role in our daily lives. This is why oil companies release new rates every day at 6 am, which depend on several factors such as global crude oil prices, the rupee-dollar situation, taxes, and transportation costs. The impact of rising or falling fuel prices is directly felt by every segment of society, from office-goers to auto-taxi drivers to small-scale delivery vendors.
Therefore, people find it important to check the latest rates in their city every morning to anticipate their expenses. The government and oil companies operate this entire process in a transparent manner, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided to consumers.
New rates released this morning, prices stable in Delhi
Under this transparent system, the latest rates were updated across the country at 6 am on Monday. Petrol in Delhi remained stable at ₹94.77 per liter and diesel at ₹87.67 per liter today. As usual, prices vary slightly across different cities across the country, so it’s wise to check your city’s rates before filling up. Retail fuel rates in India are bound to fluctuate with changes in international crude oil prices and economic conditions.
| City | Petrol (₹/litre) | Diesel (₹/litre) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 94.77 | 87.67 |
| Kolkata | 105.41 | 92.02 |
| Mumbai | 103.54 | 90.03 |
| Chennai | 100.82 | 92.40 |
| Gurgaon | 95.65 | 88.10 |
| Noida | 94.77 | 87.89 |
| Bangalore | 102.92 | 92.52 |
| Bhubaneswar | 100.94 | 90.99 |
| Chandigarh | 94.30 | 95.70 |
| Hyderabad | 107.46 | 89.88 |
| Jaipur | 104.36 | 87.81 |
| Lucknow | 94.69 | — |
| Patna | 105.53 | 91.77 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 107.30 | 96.18 |
Why do petrol and diesel prices change?
- Several factors are involved in determining the daily rates of petrol and diesel –
- Crude oil price in the international market
- Rupee’s strength or weakness against the dollar
- Taxes, refinery charges and transportation costs
- Tax policy of local state governments
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