It’s the start of a new week, and fuel users across the country are once again left waiting. Petrol and diesel prices, which many hoped would drop, have stayed unchanged this Monday morning. Although crude oil prices in the global market keep rising and falling, fuel rates in India remain steady, offering no real relief to drivers.
Crude Oil Swings, but Indian Fuel Prices Stay Firm
Crude oil, traded internationally, sees a lot of ups and downs. One day it’s cheaper, the next day it spikes again. However, these fluctuations haven’t made much of a difference here at home. People expected cheaper rates by now, but that hasn’t happened, and most cities are still seeing high prices.
No Major Cuts, Just More Waiting for Cheaper Rates
Every week, people watch the news or check their fuel apps, hoping for good news. But the story remains the same, prices haven’t budged. In some places, petrol still crosses the Rs 100 mark, and diesel isn’t far behind at nearly Rs 90 per litre. Many vehicle owners feel stuck, having no choice but to fill up and move on.
City-Wise Petrol and Diesel Prices in India
Let’s take a quick look at the fuel prices in the main Indian cities right now.
Delhi – petrol goes for Rs 94.72, and diesel is set at Rs 87.62.
Mumbai – petrol price stands at at Rs 103.44, while diesel is available at Rs 89.97.
Chennai- petrol is going for Rs 100.76, and diesel is at Rs 92.35 per litre.
Kolkata – petrol price is set at Rs 104.95, and diesel pricing at Rs 91.76.
Fuel Tariffs in Other Prominent Cities
Now, taking a look at some other locations—
The petrol rate is Rs 95.05, and diesel comes in at Rs 88.19 (Gautam Buddha Nagar, in Noida),
While petrol shows a rate of Rs 94.44, and diesel is marked at Rs 87.51 in Ghaziabad.
Patna stays ahead with high rates where petrol costs Rs 105.47, and diesel is marked at Rs 91.71 per litre.
Rates Announced Daily at 6 AM, But Little Change Seen
Fuel prices are reviewed and announced every morning at 6 am. These rates include excise duty, dealer margins, VAT, and more, which nearly double the original cost. So even if global oil gets cheaper, what you pay at the pump often stays the same, or doesn’t drop enough to notice.
