Government oil companies (IOC, HPCL, and BPCL) released new petrol and diesel prices at 6 a.m. today, October 10th, as usual. While prices remained unchanged in metropolises like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, retail prices fluctuated in many states across the country. It’s crucial to know the actual price of petrol and diesel in your city before leaving home, as these prices directly impact your monthly budget.
Today’s Latest Petrol and Diesel Prices in Your City
Retail prices of petrol and diesel vary across different states due to local VAT and freight charges. Here are today’s rates for major cities and states.
Fuel Rates in Metropolises
Prices remained unchanged in the four major metropolises today. In Delhi, petrol is available at ₹94.77 per liter and diesel at ₹87.67 per liter. In Mumbai, petrol is priced at ₹103.50 and diesel at ₹90.03 per liter. In Kolkata, petrol is priced at ₹105.41 and diesel at ₹91.02 per liter. Meanwhile, Chennai saw a slight increase of 10 paise, with petrol selling at ₹100.90 and diesel at ₹92.49 per liter.
Latest Petrol and Diesel Prices in States
In Bihar, petrol is available at ₹106.94 per liter and diesel at ₹93.20 per liter. In Uttar Pradesh, petrol is available at ₹95.11 and diesel at ₹88.30 per liter. In Jharkhand, petrol is available at ₹98.70 and diesel at ₹93.44 per liter. In Maharashtra, petrol is priced at ₹105.50 and diesel at ₹92.03 per litre. In Punjab, petrol is priced at ₹98.07 and diesel at ₹87.89, while in Rajasthan, petrol is priced at ₹105.22 and diesel at ₹90.66. In Chhattisgarh, petrol is priced at ₹100.83 and diesel at ₹94.76, and in Madhya Pradesh, petrol is priced at ₹106.95 and diesel at ₹92.27. In Kerala, petrol is available at ₹107.15 and diesel at ₹95.96, and in West Bengal, petrol is available at ₹105.52 and diesel at ₹92.11.
Why Petrol and Diesel Prices Change Daily
Daily changes in petrol and diesel prices depend on many powerful international and national factors. It’s crucial to understand that every impact on your pocket is linked to these factors.
Key Factors Determining Prices
Retail fuel prices are directly affected by fluctuations in international crude oil prices. Furthermore, the dollar-rupee exchange rate also plays a significant role, as we import crude oil in dollars. This includes taxes (excise duty and VAT) imposed by the central and state governments, refining costs, and transportation costs. Based on all these factors, oil companies implement new rates every day.
How to Know Your City’s Prices Through SMS From Home
If you want to know the latest petrol and diesel prices in your city instantly, this SMS service is the easiest and fastest way. All you need to do is use the format provided for your oil company:
Indian Oil (IOC) customers: Enter your city code and send it along with RSP to 9224992249.
Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) customers: Text RSP to 9223112222.
Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) customers: Text HP Price to 9222201122.
With this simple process, you can get the current fuel rates in your area in just a few seconds.