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Petrol & Diesel Price (India)
City-wise fuel prices. Updated periodically; for live rates, check IOCL/BPCL/HPCL.
| City | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹104.20 | ₹92.10 |
| Delhi | ₹94.70 | ₹87.65 |
| Bangalore | ₹102.85 | ₹88.95 |
| Chennai | ₹100.75 | ₹92.30 |
| Hyderabad | ₹107.40 | ₹95.65 |
| Kolkata | ₹103.95 | ₹90.85 |
| Pune | ₹103.85 | ₹90.40 |
| Jaipur | ₹104.10 | ₹89.55 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹94.45 | ₹90.05 |
| Lucknow | ₹94.55 | ₹87.65 |
| Chandigarh | ₹94.20 | ₹82.30 |
| Surat | ₹94.30 | ₹89.95 |
Why prices differ by city
OMCs (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) set a base ex-refinery price that's nearly the same nationally. The gap between cities comes from state VAT (ranges 17–35%), state cess, dealer commission, and freight from the nearest depot. Mumbai and Bengaluru are typically ₹4–8/L pricier than Delhi because of higher state VAT. Andhra and Telangana sit at the top end; Goa, Sikkim and a few UTs at the bottom.
Worked example
A ₹100/L pump price in Delhi roughly breaks down as: ₹55 base + ₹20 central excise + ₹20 state VAT + ₹5 dealer + freight. Move the same litre to Mumbai and Maharashtra VAT (~26%) bumps it to ₹105–106. Diesel is taxed at lower rates, so its retail price runs 8–12% under petrol in most states.
When to use this
- Planning a road trip and estimating fuel budget — pair with our fuel trip cost calculator
- Comparing petrol vs diesel running cost before buying a car
- Deciding whether to fill up before crossing a state border (often saves ₹3–5/L)
- Checking if a fleet/transport quote uses today's rate or last week's
For live rates always cross-check the IOCL/BPCL/HPCL portals — this page caches periodically.
FAQ
Why does fuel cost differ across cities?
State VAT and dealer commissions vary. Mumbai/Bangalore have higher VAT than Delhi. Coastal cities also bear depot transport costs. The base petrol/diesel price is the same nationwide; taxes are state-specific.
Are these prices live?
No — these are sample / reference prices that update periodically. For exact daily rates, use IOCL's "Fuel Price" SMS service or any official OMC app.
Why was there no fuel price change for years?
Govt occasionally freezes price revisions during election cycles or geopolitical events. The last major freeze was 2022. Since then, prices have largely tracked international crude.