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New Delhi: Like every morning, even today the major oil marketing companies (OMCs) of the country have released the latest prices of petrol and diesel. Fluctuations in crude oil prices in the international market and the position of the rupee against the dollar have a direct impact on our fuel prices. Today, that is 11 April 2026 There is also a slight variation in prices in different cities of the country, which is due to local taxes and VAT.
Today’s petrol and diesel rates in major cities (11 April 2026)
| City | Petrol (₹/litre) | Diesel (₹/Litre) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 94.72 | 87.62 |
| Mumbai | 104.21 | 92.15 |
| Kolkata | 103.94 | 90.76 |
| Chennai | 100.75 | 92.34 |
| Bengaluru | 102.92 | 89.02 |
| Lucknow | 94.69 | 87.80 |
| Jaipur | 104.72 | 90.21 |
| Patna | 105.58 | 93.80 |
| Chandigarh | 94.30 | 82.45 |
Crude Oil Mathematics: Why are prices stable?
For some time now, there has been a surge in crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions at the international level (especially US-Iran talks and Saudi Arabia’s production). Despite this, there is a major stagnation in prices in India after May 2022. The central government’s strategy of cutting excise duty and controlling prices by oil companies has given great relief to the common man at present.
5 main factors determining fuel prices
Global price of crude oil: India imports about 85% of its crude oil needs, so every movement in the global market has an impact here.
Rupee vs Dollar: Oil is paid in dollars. If the rupee falls, oil companies have to pay more, causing prices to rise.
Central Excise and State VAT: More than half of the price of petrol and diesel is due to government tax. This is the reason why rates are different in different states.
Refining and Logistics: The cost of cleaning the crude oil and transporting it to the pump is also added to the final price.
Demand-Supply: When demand increases (especially during harvest or festivals), there is upward pressure on prices.
How to check today’s price sitting at home
Now you do not need to go to the petrol pump, you can know the rates in your city through one message:
Indian Oil: By writing “RSP ” 9224992249 send over.
BPCL: By writing “RSP ” 9223112222 send over.
HPCL: By typing “HPPRICE” 9222201122 send over.
