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Today's Petrol, Diesel & LPG Rates

Instant daily fuel price tracking across all Indian states and cities. Accurate rates for IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, Shell & Nayara retail outlets.

Petrol
Diesel
Auto LPG
14.2kg Domestic
19kg Commercial

Metro City Fuel Benchmarks

06:00 AM IST
New Delhi
National Capital Region
₹ 94.72 / L
Diesel: ₹ 87.62
Mumbai
Maharashtra
₹ 104.21 / L
Diesel: ₹ 92.15
Bengaluru
Karnataka
₹ 102.86 / L
Diesel: ₹ 88.94
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Current City Fuel Price

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National Price Benchmarks

Daily Petrol, Diesel & LPG Rates Across Major Indian Hubs

Pre-calculated reference rates revised daily at 06:00 AM IST. Reflects base crude price, central excise duties, and state-level VAT structures.

City / State Hub Petrol (₹/L) Diesel (₹/L) Auto LPG (₹/L) 14.2kg Domestic LPG State VAT Surcharge
New Delhi
National Capital Territory (NCT)
₹ 94.72 ₹ 87.62 ₹ 53.40 ₹ 803.00 19.40% VAT
Mumbai
Maharashtra
₹ 104.21 ₹ 92.15 ₹ 58.10 ₹ 802.50 25.00% + Cess
Bengaluru
Karnataka
₹ 102.86 ₹ 88.94 ₹ 55.80 ₹ 805.50 25.92% VAT
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
₹ 100.75 ₹ 92.34 ₹ 56.20 ₹ 818.50 13% + ₹13.02/L
Kolkata
West Bengal
₹ 103.94 ₹ 90.76 ₹ 57.40 ₹ 829.00 25.00% + Cess
Hyderabad
Telangana
₹ 107.41 ₹ 95.65 ₹ 60.30 ₹ 855.00 35.20% VAT
Ahmedabad
Gujarat
₹ 94.42 ₹ 90.11 ₹ 52.80 ₹ 810.00 13.70% + 4% Cess
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
₹ 94.65 ₹ 87.76 ₹ 51.90 ₹ 840.50 19.36% VAT

Rates displayed are standard Indian Oil (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) published daily retail selling prices (RSP).

Economics & Tax Structure

How Fuel Retail Prices (RSP) Are Determined in India

Under the Dynamic Fuel Pricing Mechanism introduced in June 2017, retail fuel rates are calculated using the 15-day rolling average of international benchmark crude oil and foreign currency exchange rates (USD to INR).

1. Base Crude & Refinery Cost

Cost of imported crude basket (Brent & Dubai sour crude) + refinery processing fee + ocean freight charges to Indian coastal terminals.

2. Central Excise Duty

Fixed specific excise duty collected by the Central Government of India. This includes the basic excise duty, Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED), and Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC).

3. State VAT & Entry Cess

State governments impose ad-valorem Value Added Tax (VAT), surcharge, and pollution cess ranging from 13% up to 35%, causing substantial price disparities between adjoining state borders.

4. Dealer Commission & Margin

Fixed commission approved by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) paid to pump dealers for dispensing, electricity, testing, and underground storage operations.

Standard Formula

Final Pump Rate (RSP)

RSP = Base Cost + Ocean Freight + Central Excise Duty + Dealer Commission + State VAT / Cess + Inland Transport

Note: Petroleum and Diesel currently remain outside the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) council framework.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Domestic (14.2 kg) vs Commercial (19 kg) LPG Cylinders

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) rates are revised on the 1st day of every calendar month by public oil marketing companies (Indane, Bharat Gas, HP Gas) based on Saudi Aramco contract prices (CP) and currency parity.

14.2 kg Domestic Subsidized Cylinder (PAHAL / DBTL)

Supplied strictly for domestic household cooking. Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) deposits eligible government subsidies directly into linked Aadhaar bank accounts. Beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) receive a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder (up to 12 refills/year).

19 kg Blue Commercial Cylinder

Mandatory for commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, catering vendors, and industrial processes. Subject to standard GST (18%) with no domestic subsidy entitlements.

5 kg & 10 kg Composite Smart Cylinders

Lightweight blow-moulded composite fibre cylinders that are rust-free, translucent for easy fuel-level visibility, and explosion-resistant.

Fuel Cost Per KM Comparison

Standard Hatchback / Compact Sedan City Mileage
Fuel Type Avg. Mileage Running Cost / KM CO2 Emission
CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) 25 - 28 km/kg ₹ 2.70 - ₹ 3.10 Lowest (-25%)
Auto LPG 14 - 17 km/L ₹ 3.50 - ₹ 4.00 Low (-15%)
Diesel 18 - 22 km/L ₹ 4.20 - ₹ 4.80 Moderate (PM2.5)
Petrol (E20 Blend) 15 - 18 km/L ₹ 5.80 - ₹ 6.50 Baseline
Frequently Asked Questions

Daily Fuel & LPG Price FAQs

Answers to the most common questions regarding fuel taxes, dynamic revisions, and LPG subsidies in India.

Under the dynamic fuel pricing mechanism adopted in June 2017 by public sector oil marketing companies (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL), petrol and diesel rates are revised every single morning at 06:00 AM IST based on the 15-day rolling average of international benchmark crude oil and foreign currency (USD/INR) fluctuations.

Fuel prices differ across state borders because petroleum products are not governed under uniform GST. Each state government levies its own Value Added Tax (VAT), local cess, and municipal entry charges. Additionally, inland freight transportation costs from coastal refineries or pipeline depots to remote cities affect the retail selling price.

LPG cylinder prices (both 14.2 kg domestic non-subsidized and 19 kg commercial blue cylinders) are revised on the 1st day of each month by state-run oil companies in alignment with international LPG benchmarks (Saudi Aramco Contract Price) and exchange rates.

Beneficiaries enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) receive a targeted government subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per financial year, deposited directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via the PAHAL (DBTL) system.

E20 petrol is a blend of 20% anhydrous ethanol and 80% motor spirit petrol. It is introduced under India’s National Policy on Biofuels to reduce crude oil import dependency and vehicular emissions. E20 compliant vehicles run smoothly without fuel system corrosion, with a marginal 2-3% variance in fuel economy compared to pure petrol.

Yes, major Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) have enabled contactless FASTag payment scanners at select highway retail outlets. Additionally, co-branded fuel credit cards offer 1% fuel surcharge waivers and 3% to 5% reward points on every transaction.