Petrol and Diesel Rate Today in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow: Petrol and diesel prices were not changed by oil marketing companies (OMC) on April 14, for the eighth day straight. Prices have been increased by roughly Rs 10 per litre across major cities in recent days. Petrol in the National Capital of Delhi currently retails at Rs 105.41 per litre, after last hike of 80 paise that came more than a week ago. Diesel in the city is priced at Rs 96.67. In Mumbai, a litre of petrol and diesel cost Rs 120.51 and Rs 104.77, respectively. Pieces were hiked for the first time in 4 months, 15 days ago. Public sector OMCs including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) revise the fuel prices daily in line with benchmark international prices and foreign exchange rates.
Prices have increased across states but the magnitude of the revision in prices varies from state to state. Any changes in petrol and diesel prices are implemented with effect from 6 am every day. Retail petrol and diesel prices differ from state to state on account of local taxes like VAT or freight charges. Analysts had expected an increase in fuel rates as crude oil prices were hurting the government’s kitty.
Petrol, diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, Gurugram
Mumbai: Petrol price: Rs Rs 120.51 per litre, Diesel price: 104.77 per litre
Delhi: Petrol price: Rs 105.41 per litre, Diesel price: Rs 96.67 per litre
Chennai: Petrol price: Rs 110.85 per litre, Diesel price: Rs 100.94 per litre
Kolkata: Petrol price: Rs 115.12 per litre, Diesel price: Rs 99.83 per litre
Bengaluru: Petrol: Rs 111.09 per litre, Diesel: Rs 94.79 per litre
Noida: Petrol: Rs 105.47 per litre, Diesel: Rs 97.03 per litre
Gurugram: Petrol: Rs 105.86 per litre, Diesel: Rs 97.10 per litre
Chandigarh: Petrol: Rs 104.74, Diesel: Rs 90.83 per litre
Crude Oil price gains
Crude oil prices were seen to be moving lower on Thursday morning, as investors anticipated a large build-up in US oil inventory. Investors have been gauging the tight global supply and further sanctions on Russia while. Brent crude futures were down 38 cents to trade at $108.38 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 58 cents at $103 a barrel, according to Reuters.