Petrol-Diesel Rates Today: Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated once again. Attacks are being launched from both sides, fueling instability in the Middle East. Crude oil prices in the global market were already soaring, and this renewed tension is expected to push them even higher.
Meanwhile, Indian petroleum companies have released the latest petrol and diesel rates. There has been no change in prices today (Saturday). If you are planning to purchase fuel, do not delay. We are providing city-wise updates on petrol and diesel prices to clear up any confusion.
Check city-wise petrol and diesel prices.
In the national capital, New Delhi, the price of petrol stands at ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹95.20 per litre. In Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, petrol is trading at ₹111.18 per litre and diesel at ₹97.83 per litre. In Kolkata, West Bengal, the price of petrol is ₹113.47 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹99.82 per litre.
In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, petrol is priced at ₹107.77 per litre, and diesel is at ₹99.55 per litre. In Patna, Bihar, the petrol rate is ₹113.35 per litre, while diesel is trading at ₹99.36 per litre. In Ranchi, Jharkhand, petrol is priced at ₹105.93 per litre, and diesel is selling at ₹101.06 per litre.
Crude oil prices are rising.
Due to surging crude oil prices in the international market, state-owned retailers have begun passing the burden of increased costs on to consumers in an effort to recover a portion of their heavy losses. Under this, on May 25, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) raised the prices of both petrol and diesel by more than ₹2.50 per litre, bringing the total hike since May 15 to ₹7.50 per litre.
Petrol and diesel prices in India are currently at their highest levels in four years. Over the past two years, fuel prices have remained largely stable, except for a ₹2 per litre reduction in March 2024.