Amid global tensions, fuel prices in India remained steady across states, with Hyderabad recording the highest petrol and diesel prices among major cities.
Petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities remained steady on Thursday, although global fuel markets witnessed sharp fluctuations amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East and concerns over oil supply routes.
Fuel prices remained unchanged from yesterday.
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Gasoline prices in major cities today
Among the six major metros, Hyderabad recorded the highest price of petrol in $107.46 per litre, while New Delhi remained the cheapest at 107.46 per litre $HT data showed 94.77 per litre.
The price of gasoline was $102.99 in Bengaluru, $100.80 in Chennai, $105.41 in Kolkata and $103.54 in Mumbai per litre. This means that five of the six metros reported gasoline prices above $100, with Delhi being the only exception.
Diesel prices today across the metro
Diesel prices also showed a wide spread. Hyderabad topped the chart once again at $95.70 per litre, while Delhi recorded the lowest diesel price at $87.67, according to HT data.
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Diesel stopped at $90.99 in Bengaluru, 92.39 in Chennai, 92.02 in Kolkata and $90.03 in Mumbai.
Nationwide fuel prices: extremes at a glance
On a state basis, Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest price of petrol in $109.93 per litre, followed closely by Kerala at $107.48 and Telangana in $107.46.
On the other hand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded the lowest price of petrol $82.46.
For diesel, Kerala topped the list with $96.38 per litre, followed by Telangana at $95.70. Andaman and Nicobar Islands once again recorded the lowest diesel price at $78.05.
Global fuel markets are under pressure
Globally, fuel prices rose overnight, as the war in the Middle East disrupted oil flows, with diesel prices in Europe jumping 27 percent since Friday, according to the Associated Press news agency. The price of benchmark Brent crude rose to above $85 a barrel earlier this week before retreating slightly.
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Energy security in India
Despite global volatility, the central government sought to reassure local consumers. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has adequate energy reserves and consumers will not face any immediate shortage of petrol, diesel or cooking gas, according to an earlier HT report. Officials indicated that crude oil and fuel stocks are sufficient for about 25 days each.
Yamini CS is a senior content producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. It is part of the India News Bureau, where it works on a wide range of stories covering civic issues, developments in cities, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics and international affairs having an impact on India. Its role includes tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and physical sources, and presenting news in a clear and accessible format for a digital-first audience. Much of her work involves handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court rulings, political developments, civil unrest, protests, weather alerts, and unfolding national and international events. With live coverage, you focus on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they develop. Before moving to the wider India News Bureau, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru bureau of Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her anchoring in city reporting and increased her focus on citizen-focused journalism. She began her career as a Reuters correspondent after obtaining a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continues to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading in various genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which helps her maintain balance in the fast-paced newsroom environment.Read more
