New Delhi: Consumers received a major shock on May 1st following a massive hike in the prices of commercial gas cylinders. Since then, intense speculation has been circulating nationwide regarding a potential rise in petrol and diesel prices as well. However, there was a sigh of relief on May 2, 2026, when the petrol and diesel prices were released, showing absolutely no changes.
Key Highlights
✅ Big Relief — No Hike Today
| Parameter | Status |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| ⛽ Petrol Price Change | ❌ No change |
| 🚛 Diesel Price Change | ❌ No change |
| 😮 Public Sentiment | Relief after commercial LPG hike fears |
| 🌍 Global Crude | Still elevated — situation being monitored |
Despite this, petrol is still selling at over ₹100 per litre in several cities, while diesel prices also appear to be hovering above the ₹90 per litre mark. You can check the city-wise petrol and diesel rates for May 2—that is, today, Saturday—in the section below.
Check Petrol and Diesel Prices in These Major Metros
Petrol and diesel prices remained stable across major metropolitan cities, ranging from New Delhi to Kolkata and Mumbai. In New Delhi, petrol was recorded at ₹94.72 per litre, while the price of diesel hovered at ₹87.62 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol is currently being recorded at ₹103.49 per litre, while the diesel price was recorded at ₹90.03 per litre.
In Chennai, the petrol rate was recorded at ₹100.75 per litre, while the price of diesel appears to be hovering around ₹92.34 per litre. In Kolkata, petrol was recorded at ₹103.94 per litre, while the diesel rate appears to be hovering at ₹90.76 per litre.
Check Petrol and Diesel Rates Here as Well
In Bengaluru, the price of petrol was seen hovering at ₹102.90 per litre, while the price of diesel stood at ₹89.02 per litre. In Hyderabad, the price of petrol was ₹107.45 per litre, while the price of diesel stood at ₹96.70 per litre. In Jaipur, the price of petrol stood at ₹104.71 per litre, while the price of diesel was recorded at ₹90.21 per litre. In Lucknow, the price of petrol stood at ₹94.69 per litre, while the price of diesel was observed trending at ₹87.80 per litre. In Ahmedabad, the rate for petrol was ₹94.48 per litre, and the rate for diesel was ₹89.95 per litre. In Pune as well, the petrol rate was recorded at ₹103.80 per litre, while the price of diesel was seen at ₹90.57 per litre.
Check Prices Here, Including Chandigarh
In Chandigarh, the price of petrol stood at ₹94.30 per litre, while the price of diesel was ₹82.45 per litre. In Patna, the price of petrol was ₹105.22 per litre, and the rate for diesel was ₹91.49 per litre.
In Indore, the price of petrol was ₹106.48 per litre, while the price of diesel was observed at ₹91.88 per litre. In Agra, the petrol rate was ₹94.50 per litre, and the diesel rate was ₹88.18 per litre. In Noida, the price of petrol stood at ₹94.77 per litre, while the diesel rate was observed at ₹87.89 per litre.
