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Petrol and diesel prices today, September 24.
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News18•24-09-2026, 08:03
Fuel Prices Unchanged on September 24: Check Latest Petrol, Diesel Rates in Major Cities
  • •Petrol and diesel prices remained largely unchanged across major Indian cities on September 24, 2026.
  • •In New Delhi, petrol is priced at Rs 102.12 per litre and diesel at Rs 95.20 per litre.
  • •Fuel prices are revised daily at 6 am under India’s dynamic fuel-pricing system, with variations between cities due to taxes and local costs.
  • •Petrol prices remain above Rs 100 per litre in most major cities, while diesel prices exceed Rs 95 per litre in several markets.
  • •Key factors influencing fuel prices include 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 and diesel at Rs 97.83 per litre.

Petrol and diesel prices vary due to state-level taxes like VAT, local transportation costs, and dealer commissions. Because fuel remains outside the GST regime, local taxation plays a major role alongside global crude oil prices and rupee-dollar exchange rates.

Consumers can check the indicative fuel price for their location by sending an SMS with “RSP Dealer Code” to the number 92249 92249.