Relief or trouble for the pocket? New rates of petrol and diesel released at 6 am; Know the condition of Delhi, UP and Mumbai:

Utility Desk, New Delhi. The country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) have released new rates of petrol and diesel today, Monday, February 09, 2026. Amidst the softening of crude oil prices in the international market, the eyes of Indian consumers are fixed on whether the oil prices will reduce at the local level. At present, prices have remained stable in major metros of the country, but due to taxes and transportation costs, the difference in rates remains in different cities.

This change that happens every morning at 6 o’clock directly affects your pocket and monthly budget. Let us know how much you will have to pay for one liter petrol and diesel in your city today.

09 February 2026: Latest rates of major cities

According to the list released this morning, the prices of metros and major cities are as follows:

Why are rates different in every city?

Have you ever wondered why there is so much difference in prices between Delhi and Jaipur? The main reason for this is VAT. The central government imposes ‘excise duty’ on petrol and diesel, while each state government charges different ‘VAT’ as per its requirement. Apart from this, the distance from the depot to the petrol pump and transportation costs also play a big role in deciding the final price.

Petrol and diesel prices are decided by these 5 reasons

The mathematics of fuel prices mainly hinges on these factors:

Crude Oil: When the price of crude oil increases in the international market, the prices also increase in India.

Dollar vs Rupee: Crude oil is purchased in dollars. Imports become expensive when the rupee weakens.

Government Tax: A large part of the retail price goes in the form of central and state taxes.

Refining Cost: Cost of converting crude oil into petrol and diesel.

demand and supply: Prices rise when consumption increases or supply is disrupted.

How to check the rate of your city through SMS sitting at home

Now you do not need to go to the petrol pump, you can know the latest price through a message:

Indian Oil: “RPS “By writing 9224992249 send over.

BPCL: “RPS “By writing 9223112222 send over.

HPCL: “HPPRICE “By writing 9222201122 send over.