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Petrol and Diesel Prices Remain Steady Across Major Indian Cities
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News18•19-10-2026, 07:44
Petrol and Diesel Prices Remain Steady Across Major Indian Cities
- •Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
- •In New Delhi, petrol is priced at Rs 102.12 per litre and diesel costs Rs 95.20 per litre, while Mumbai sees petrol at Rs 111.18 and diesel at Rs 97.83.
- •Fuel prices are revised daily at 6 am under India dynamic fuel-pricing system, reflecting international crude oil trends.
- •Retail fuel prices vary across states due to local taxes like VAT, transportation costs, and dealer commissions since petroleum products are outside the GST regime.
- •Consumers can check daily updated rates for their specific location by using the Indian Oil SMS service.
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 111.18 per litre, while diesel is priced at Rs 97.83 per litre.
Petrol and diesel prices differ due to state-level taxes like VAT, transportation costs, dealer commissions, and local expenses. Additionally, items like petrol and steel remain outside the Goods and Services Tax regime.
Consumers can check the indicative price for their location through Indian Oil's SMS service by sending "RSP Dealer Code" to 92249 92249.
