Latest prices of petrol, diesel announced on April 1: Know fuel rates in your city

Petrol and diesel prices today 29 March 2024: Government oil companies have released the prices of petrol and diesel for today i.e. 1st April 2024. New oil rates for all cities are updated every day at 6 am. According to this, today petrol and diesel have become cheaper in many states of the country, while in some states a slight increase in their prices has been seen.

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)

Talking about the price of petrol and diesel at the state level, petrol and diesel have become cheaper in Bihar today. Here the price of petrol (Petrol Price in Bihar Today) has decreased by 36 paise to Rs 106.81 per liter and the price of diesel (Diesel Price in Bihar Today) has decreased by 34 paise to Rs 93.55 per liter. Apart from this, the price of petrol in Maharashtra has decreased by Rs 1.07 to Rs 104.02 per liter and the price of diesel has decreased by Rs 1.03 to Rs 90.56 per liter. At the same time, the prices of petrol and diesel have also reduced in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Odisha and West Bengal.

Today petrol and diesel have become expensive in some states. These states include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, UP and Uttarakhand.

Check city wise petrol and diesel prices on April 1 ,

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.