Petrol Refuelling: Following the recent tensions in the Middle East, fuel prices including petrol, diesel, and CNG have been fluctuating in the country. There are claims circulating on social media suggesting that filling up in the morning or evening can result in getting more fuel, attributing this to temperature differences.

You may have heard about the idea of refueling CNG during different times of the day, but is there any truth to the theory that filling petrol in the morning or evening leads to a fuller tank due to lower temperatures? Let’s delve into the reality behind this claim.

Key points to consider:

1. Petrol is stored in underground tanks at fuel stations, so regardless of the outside temperature, the petrol’s temperature inside the tank remains constant, leading to minimal density changes.
2. The difference in fuel quantity due to temperature variance is so insignificant that it is essentially negligible.
3. Filling petrol in the morning or evening does not offer any substantial advantage as the amount of petrol dispensed remains the same regardless of the time.

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Distinguishing between CNG and petrol:

Unlike CNG, which is a gas and significantly affected by temperature changes, petrol, being a liquid, is far less influenced by temperature fluctuations.

When is the Best time to refuel?

As temperature does not impact the volume of petrol, there is no financial benefit to filling petrol at specific times. However, filling up in the morning may offer the convenience of shorter queues and less crowding at the pump.

Petrol and Diesel Prices Today, October 7

Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major metros on October 7, continuing the trend seen since June.

New Delhi: Petrol ₹102.12/litre, Diesel ₹95.20/litre
Mumbai: Petrol ₹111.21/litre, Diesel ₹97.83/litre
Kolkata: Petrol ₹113.51/litre, Diesel ₹99.82/litre
Chennai: Petrol ₹107.77/litre, Diesel ₹99.55/litre
Gurgaon: Petrol ₹102.97/litre, Diesel ₹95.64/litre
Noida: Petrol ₹101.96/litre, Diesel ₹95.44/litre
Bengaluru: Petrol ₹111.68/litre, Diesel ₹99.56/litre
Bhubaneswar: Petrol ₹108.97/litre, Diesel ₹100.68/litre
Chandigarh: Petrol ₹101.54/litre, Diesel ₹89.47/litre
Hyderabad: Petrol ₹116.15/litre, Diesel ₹104.23/litre
Jaipur: Petrol ₹112.66/litre, Diesel ₹98.25/litre
Lucknow: Petrol ₹101.86/litre, Diesel ₹95.36/litre
Patna: Petrol ₹113.37/litre, Diesel ₹99.36/litre
Thiruvananthapuram: Petrol ₹115.49/litre, Diesel ₹104.40/litre.