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New Delhi: Like every morning, today, on April 15, 2026, the country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) have released the latest prices of petrol and diesel. The direct impact of fluctuations in crude oil prices in the international market and the position of the rupee against the dollar is visible on today’s prices. These prices, updated at 6 am, have given relief at some places and have increased the concern of the common man at other places. If you are going to fill the car tank today, then first know what is the price of oil in your city.
Condition of metropolitan cities: Most expensive in Mumbai and relief in Delhi
Even today, there is a huge difference in fuel prices in the major metros of the country. National Capital Delhi Petrol remains at ₹ 94.72 and diesel at ₹ 87.62 per liter. At the same time, the economic capital Mumbai Petrol price in Uttar Pradesh is ₹104.21 and diesel is ₹92.15. of South India Chennai In India the price of petrol remains above ₹ 100 (₹ 100.75), while Kolkata Petrol is being sold at ₹103.94 per litre.
Rate list of major cities (per litre):
From north to south and from east to west, today’s prices in major cities of the country are as follows:
| City | Petrol (₹) | Diesel (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 94.69 | 87.80 |
| Patna | 105.58 | 93.80 |
| Jaipur | 104.72 | 90.21 |
| Bengaluru | 102.92 | 89.02 |
| Hyderabad | 107.46 | 95.70 |
| Chandigarh | 94.30 | 82.45 |
| Indore | 106.48 | 91.88 |
| Ahmedabad | 94.49 | 90.17 |
| Surat | 95.00 | 89.00 |
Why do prices change daily? understand its mathematics
There are many big reasons behind fixing the prices of petrol and diesel in India. is the most prominent International price of crude oil. Since India imports most of the oil it needs, movements in the global market have a direct impact here. Other than this, Strength or weakness of rupee against dollar Also decides the price. The third big reason is government tax—Excise duty of the Central Government and VAT of the State Governments together make fuel expensive. This is the reason why prices differ in different states of the same country.
Reason for stability in prices since last two years
From May 2022 onwards, the central government had given big relief to the public by cutting taxes. Since then, despite several global crises, domestic prices have remained largely under control. However, with Brent crude slipping below $95, consumers are now keeping an eye on whether oil companies will make bigger price cuts in the coming days.
How to check today’s price sitting at home
You can know the latest prices in your city with just one SMS:
Indian Oil: Text ‘RSP city code’ and send it to 9224992249.
HPCL: Text ‘HPPRICE city code’ and send it to 9222201122.
BPCL: Text ‘RSP city code’ and send it to 9223112222.
