Before filling the car tank, know today’s petrol and diesel rates.

Every morning when we start our day, one thing that has a direct impact on our pockets is the prices of petrol and diesel. Every morning at 6 am, government oil companies release new rates. These prices depend on what is the price of crude oil in the international market and what is the position of the rupee against the dollar.

It is important for all of us to know this, whether you are an office goer, drive a school bus or do farming work, because fuel prices are directly linked to our daily expenses.

Let us know what is today’s price in your city (November 5, 2025)

• New Delhi: Petrol ₹94.72 | Diesel ₹87.62
• Mumbai: Petrol ₹104.21 | Diesel ₹92.15
• Kolkata: Petrol ₹103.94 | Diesel ₹90.76
• Chennai: Petrol ₹100.75 | Diesel ₹92.34
• Lucknow: Petrol ₹94.69 | Diesel ₹87.80
• Jaipur: Petrol ₹104.72 | Diesel ₹90.21
• Patna: Petrol ₹105.58 | Diesel ₹93.80
• Bengaluru: Petrol ₹102.92 | Diesel ₹89.02
• Chandigarh: Petrol ₹94.30 | Diesel ₹82.45

Why haven’t the prices of petrol and diesel changed for a long time?

You might remember, the government had made some tax cuts in May 2022, after which there has been no major change in the prices of petrol and diesel. Although the prices of crude oil keep fluctuating across the world, the prices in India remain almost stable, which has brought some relief to the common man.

How are prices decided?

The price of petrol and diesel depends on many things:

1. Crude oil price: India buys most of its crude oil needs from other countries. If prices rise there, prices rise here too.
2. Rupee-Dollar Game: We have to pay in dollars to buy oil. If the rupee weakens against the dollar, we have to pay more for oil.
3. Government Tax: A major part of the price of petrol and diesel is the taxes of the central and state governments. This is why prices differ in every state.
4. Other expenses: There is also expense in refining crude oil in the refinery and making petrol and diesel, which adds to the prices.
5. Demand and Supply: When there is a festival or wedding season, the demand for fuel increases, which can also affect the prices.

Know the price of your city through SMS

If you want, you can also know the latest rate of petrol and diesel in your city by sending an SMS:

• Indian Oil (IOCL): Text RSP to 9224992249.
• Bharat Petroleum (BPCL): Text RSP and send it to 9223112222.
• Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL): Text HPPRICE to 9222201122.