Petrol & Diesel Rates Today: While crude oil prices are constantly fluctuating in the international market, petrol and diesel prices in India remain stable. However, in most cities across the country, petrol is selling at over ₹100 per liter and diesel at over ₹90 per liter. If you’re planning a trip, this information is crucial.
What do the data say?
Global crude oil prices continue to fluctuate. According to a report, crude oil is trading at $64.78 per barrel, a slight increase from $64.60 in the previous trading session. Despite this, the high prices of petrol and diesel continue to weigh on everyday life in India.
What are the prices in major cities today?
Here are the latest petrol and diesel rates in the four metropolises to make your travel planning easier:
Delhi: In the capital, Delhi, petrol is selling at ₹94.77 per liter and diesel at ₹87.67 per liter.
Mumbai: The country’s financial capital, Mumbai, has the highest prices. Petrol is priced at ₹103.44 per liter and diesel at ₹89.97 per liter.
Kolkata: In Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, petrol is selling at ₹104.95 per liter, while diesel is selling at ₹91.76 per liter.
Chennai: In Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, petrol is selling at ₹101.03 per liter and diesel at ₹92.61 per liter.
When were the prices last changed? Fact Check
It’s true that there hasn’t been a major change in petrol and diesel rates. However, it’s important to note that the last price revision occurred almost a year and a half ago, not in March 2024. Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) last reduced petrol and diesel prices by ₹2 per liter on April 6, 2023. Since then, prices have remained stable.
Will prices fall in the coming days?
Oil experts believe that due to fluctuations in the international market and the instability of the rupee, there is little hope for any immediate price relief. In fact, if crude oil prices continue to rise, petrol and diesel prices may rise again in the future. Therefore, consumers are advised to check the latest fuel prices in their city before planning their travels.