Latest prices of petrol and diesel in metros (Petrol Diesel Price Today 5 March 2024)
- In the national capital Delhi, the price of one liter petrol is Rs 96.72 and the price of diesel is Rs 89.62 per liter.
- country's financial capital Mumbai The price of petrol in India is Rs 106.31 per liter and the price of diesel is Rs 94.27 per liter.
- The price of petrol in Kolkata remains at Rs 106.03 per liter and the price of diesel remains at Rs 92.76 per liter.
- The price of petrol in Chennai remains at Rs 102.63 per liter and the price of diesel remains at Rs 94.24 per liter.
What is the price in other cities including Patna?
Noida: Petrol Rs 96.79 per liter and diesel Rs 89.96 per liter
Gurugram: Petrol Rs 97.18 per liter and diesel Rs 90.05 per liter
Bengaluru: Petrol Rs 101.94 per liter and diesel Rs 87.89 per liter
Chandigarh: Petrol Rs 96.20 per liter and diesel Rs 84.26 per liter
Hyderabad:Petrol Rs 109.66 per liter and diesel Rs 97.82 per liter
Jaipur: Petrol Rs 108.48 per liter and diesel Rs 93.72 per liter
Patna: Petrol Rs 107.24 per liter and diesel Rs 94.04 per liter
Lucknow: Petrol Rs 96.57 per liter and diesel Rs 89.76 per liter
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 rates between Indian Rupee and US Dollar: As a major importer of crude oil, India's petrol and diesel prices are also influenced 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.
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: The demand for petrol and diesel can also affect their prices. If demand for these fuels increases, it could lead to higher prices.