Fuel prices in major Indian cities remained largely stable on Thursday, with several states continuing to record petrol prices even higher $100 per litre.
Key points:
- Hyderabad has the most expensive petrol among major metro cities.
- Delhi continues to record cheapest petrol and diesel among metros.
- Gasoline stays at the top $100 per liter in most states.
Petrol and diesel prices in India on Thursday remained largely flat in major cities, with prices continuing to rise $100 per liter in several regions of the country. Fuel prices are reviewed daily by oil marketing companies based on global crude oil prices and currency fluctuations.
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Among the six major metro cities – Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai – petrol prices remained higher than expected. $100 mark in five cities, while diesel prices remained below that $100 in each of them.
Gasoline and diesel prices in major cities
In Delhi, petrol has been priced $94.77 per liter, while the price of diesel reached 94.77 per liter $87.67. The national capital continues to record the lowest fuel prices among major cities.
Bengaluru recorded petrol price $102.92 with diesel at $90.99 per litre.
In Chennai, petrol has been priced $100.93, while diesel stopped at $92.48.
Fuel prices remained among the highest in Hyderabad, where petrol is expensive $Diesel was priced at 107.50 per litre $95.70.
In Kolkata, petrol stopped at $105.41, while diesel recorded at $92.02.
Meanwhile, Mumbai announced the arrival of petrol $103.54 per liter and diesel at a price $90.03.
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Today’s government gasoline prices
Petrol prices varied widely between states, with Andaman and Nicobar Islands recording the lowest price $82.46 per litre. On the higher side, Andhra Pradesh announced the most expensive price of petrol $108.97, closely followed by Telangana ( $107.50) and Kerala ( $107.30).
Other states where gasoline remains higher $105 includes the state of Bihar ( $105.47) and West Bengal ( $105.41).
Government diesel prices today
Diesel prices remained lower $100 across the country, although some states were seen approaching the threshold. Diesel prices also showed wide variation between states. Arunachal Pradesh recorded the lowest diesel rate at $80.21 per litre, followed by Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh at $82.45.
On the other end of the spectrum, Kerala recorded the highest diesel price at $96.48, followed by Andhra Pradesh ( $96.22) and Telangana ( $95.70).
Fuel prices in India vary from state to state due to differences in local taxes, VAT rates and transportation costs.
The broader energy crisis: what’s happening and why it matters
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to impact the global energy supply chain, sparking panic over fuel availability and prices in various countries.
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One of the immediate impacts reported in India is the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. The supply crunch has particularly affected the hospitality sector, with hotels, restaurants and catering companies facing operational challenges due to the reduced availability of bulk LPG used for cooking.
The situation has also raised concerns about possible increase in petrol and diesel prices in the coming days. India is particularly vulnerable to price inflation because it imports more than 80 percent of its crude oil needs from abroad.
Despite this, the central government urged calm, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to the public not to panic, assuring that the government would ensure essential supplies are managed effectively.
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
