New Delhi: Globally, crude oil prices have been on the rise recently, putting a strain on consumers’ household budgets. In India, however, there has been no change in petrol and diesel prices, which have remained consistently stable. Nevertheless, if you are planning to refuel your vehicle, you can check the current rates beforehand.
Key Takeaways
Quick Read- Global crude oil rates
- Dollar–rupee exchange rate
- Updated daily at 6:00 AM
- No change in India currently
In some of the country’s major metropolitan cities, petrol prices have crossed the ₹100 mark, while diesel is selling for over ₹90 per litre. If you wish to fill up your vehicle’s tank with petrol or diesel, you can first check the city-wise per-litre rates to avoid any confusion.
Price setting factors
- Global crude oil rates
- Dollar–rupee exchange rate
- Updated daily at 6:00 AM
- No change in India currently
Oil marketing companies
- Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
- Bharat Petroleum (BPCL)
- Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL)
Check Petrol and Diesel Prices in These Major Cities
In Delhi, the price of petrol stands at ₹94.77, while the price of diesel is trending at ₹87.67 per litre. In Mumbai, the petrol rate remains stable at ₹103.54 per litre, while the price of diesel is trending at ₹90.03 per litre.
In Kolkata, the petrol rate is recorded at ₹105.45, while diesel is at ₹92.02 per litre. In Chennai, the price of petrol is ₹100.80, while diesel is recorded at ₹92.39 per litre. In Bengaluru, the petrol rate is ₹102.92, while diesel is trending at ₹90.99 per litre.
In Amritsar, the price of petrol is ₹98.29, while diesel is recorded at ₹88.06 per litre. In Agartala, the petrol rate is ₹97.53, while diesel appears to be trending at ₹86.55 per litre.
In Ahmedabad, the price of petrol is ₹94.56, while diesel is selling at ₹90.25 per litre. In Bhopal, petrol is selling at ₹106.52, while diesel is at ₹91.89 per litre.
Rates Released Every Morning
For your information, India’s three major oil marketing companies—Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited—release petrol and diesel prices daily at 6:00 AM, based on global crude oil rates and fluctuations in the dollar-rupee exchange rate. The impact of petrol and diesel prices is felt across the spectrum, ranging from vegetable vendors to auto-rickshaw drivers.
