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Petrol and Diesel Prices Today On April 2, 2024: The trend of increase in crude oil prices continues in the international market. Today crude is trading at $ 84.05 per barrel and Brent crude is trading at $ 87.71 per barrel. Meanwhile, oil marketing companies have released new prices of petrol and diesel for April 2. The good thing is that the impact of rising crude oil prices is not being seen on the prices of petrol and diesel. If you are leaving home with a car, then check the new rates of petrol and diesel before filling the fuel. New prices of petrol and diesel are updated every day at 6 am in the country.
In India, the price of petrol and diesel is subject to influences such as freight charges, value added tax (VAT) and local taxes, resulting in different rates across states.
Petrol diesel prices in metropolitan cities
After this cut, the price of petrol in the national capital (Petrol Price Today in Delhi) is now Rs 94.72 per liter, which was earlier Rs 96.72 per liter. Whereas diesel (Diesel Price In Delhi) is Rs 87.62 per liter, which was earlier Rs 89.62 per liter. Today petrol has become Rs 104.21 per liter in Mumbai, Rs 103.94 per liter in Kolkata and Rs 100.75 per liter in Chennai. Whereas the price of diesel has become Rs 92.15 per liter in Mumbai, Rs 90.76 in Kolkata and Rs 92.34 per liter in Chennai.
Where did Petrol-Diesel become cheaper and where did it become expensive? (Petrol-Diesel Fresh Prices)
Petrol has become costlier by 0.50 paise in Andhra Pradesh, 0.36 paise in Bihar and 0.17 paise in Chhattisgarh, while fuel prices have declined marginally in other states including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Let us know at what rate petrol and diesel are available across the country today (Petrol diesel Price).
Check city wise petrol and diesel prices on April 2 ,
| City | petrol | diesel |
| Noida | Rs 94.66 | Rs 87.76 |
| Gurugram | Rs 94.98 | Rs 87.85 |
| Lucknow | Rs 94.79 | Rs 87.92 |
| Chandigarh | Rs 94.24 | Rs 82.40 |
| Jaipur | Rs 104.88 | Rs 90.36 |
| Patna | Rs 105.53 | Rs 92.37 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 107.41 | Rs 95.65 |
| Bengaluru | Rs 99.84 | Rs 85.92 |
Factors affecting petrol and diesel prices in India
Crude Oil Price: The primary raw material for the production of petrol and diesel is crude oil, and thus, its price directly affects the final cost of these fuels.
Exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the US dollar: As a major importer of crude oil, India's petrol and diesel prices are also affected by the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the US dollar.
Tax: Various taxes are imposed on petrol and diesel by both the central and state governments. These taxes may vary from state to state, which can significantly impact the final prices of petrol and diesel.
Cost of Refinement:
The final price of petrol and diesel is also affected by the cost of refining crude oil into these fuels. The refining process can be expensive, and refining expenses can fluctuate depending on factors such as the type of crude oil used and the efficiency of the refinery.
Demand for petrol and diesel: Demand for petrol and diesel can also affect their prices. If demand for these fuels increases, it could lead to higher prices.
Know the prices of petrol and diesel through SMS
You can also know the latest prices of petrol and diesel in your city through SMS. If you are a customer of Indian Oil then you have to write the city code along with RSP and send it to the number 9224992249. If you are a BPCL customer then you can get information about the new price of petrol and diesel by writing. Write RSP and send it to number 9223112222. At the same time, if you are a customer of HPCL, then you can know the price of petrol and diesel by typing HP Price and sending it to number 9222201122.