
Amidst the continuous fluctuations in the prices of crude oil (Brent crude) in the international market and global geopolitical tensions, Indian oil marketing companies have today released new retail prices of petrol and diesel for Monday, July 20, 2026. There is slight variation in fuel prices in different districts of Uttar Pradesh due to local tax (VAT) and freight cost. From a reporter’s point of view, this news is very useful for the drivers leaving home this morning, because the oil prices have changed today in many big cities including the state capital Lucknow.
Shock in Lucknow and relief in Meerut-Noida
The major change in fuel prices in different cities of UP today is as follows:
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Lucknow: Today in Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, the general public will have to shell out a little. Here the price of petrol has increased by 30 paise per liter, after which today in Lucknow petrol is being sold at ₹ 101.89 per liter and diesel is also being sold at ₹ 95.36 per liter with an increase of 30 paise.
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Meerut: There is relief news for the residents of Meerut today. No major increase has been recorded in the prices of petrol and diesel here. Today in Meerut, petrol remains stable at an average of ₹ 101.60 per liter and diesel at ₹ 95.09 per liter.
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Noida and Greater Noida: Fuel has become cheaper today in Gautam Buddha Nagar district adjacent to Delhi. In Noida, petrol has become cheaper by 16 paise to ₹ 101.96 per liter and diesel has fallen by 12 paise to ₹ 95.44 per liter.
What are the oil prices in other major cities of UP?
The new rates have become effective in other important districts and metros of Uttar Pradesh from 6 am today:
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Agra: Today in Tajnagari Agra, the price of petrol is trading at ₹ 101.66 per liter and diesel at ₹ 95.14 per liter.
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Ghaziabad: The price of petrol in this major city of NCR remains around ₹101.80 per liter and diesel around ₹95.25 per liter.
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Varanasi and Prayagraj: Today in the religious city of Varanasi, petrol is available at ₹ 102.40 per liter and diesel at ₹ 95.60 per liter, while in Prayagraj, petrol is available at ₹ 102.34 per liter.
Why are you keeping an eye on the rise in crude oil?
The direct impact of the increasing diplomatic and military tension between America and Iran is visible on the prices of crude oil in the global market. Brent crude oil, considered the global standard, has crossed the psychological level of $ 90 per barrel as soon as the market opens. Although, Indian oil companies have not made any major change in the base price in the four main metros of the country (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai) today, but due to the cess imposed at the district level within the states, the rates in the cities of UP change slightly on a daily basis. You can also know the exact price of your nearest fuel station by sending a simple SMS from your phone.
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