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Fuel Prices Today, October 5: Check Latest Petrol, Diesel Rates in Major Indian Cities
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News18•05-10-2026, 08:45
Fuel Prices Today, October 5: Check Latest Petrol, Diesel Rates in Major Indian Cities
- •Petrol and diesel prices remained largely unchanged across major Indian cities on October 5.
- •In New Delhi, petrol is priced at Rs 102.12/litre and diesel at Rs 95.20/litre; in Mumbai, petrol is Rs 111.21/litre and diesel Rs 97.83/litre.
- •Fuel prices are revised daily at 6 am under India’s dynamic fuel-pricing system, with retail prices varying due to taxes and local costs.
- •Petrol prices are above Rs 100/litre in most major cities, and diesel prices are above Rs 95/litre in several markets.
- •Prices differ across cities mainly due to state-level taxes (VAT), transportation costs, dealer commissions, global crude oil prices, and the rupee-dollar exchange rate.
Key Questions Answered
In New Delhi, petrol is priced at Rs 102.12 per litre and diesel costs Rs 95.20 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol is available at Rs 111.21 per litre while diesel is priced at Rs 97.83 per litre.
Fuel prices vary by state due to state-level taxes like VAT, transportation costs, dealer commissions, and local fees. Because petroleum products remain outside the GST regime, individual states apply their own taxation levels.
Under India's dynamic fuel-pricing system, petrol and diesel prices are updated daily at 6 am. Consumers can check specific local rates by sending an SMS with the text "RSP Dealer Code" to 92249 92249.
