The global oil market is witnessing significant volatility, with crude oil prices surging due to increased geopolitical risks in the Middle East and upcoming US presidential elections. Over the past week, prices have seen a notable rise of nearly 4%.
Currently:
- Brent Crude is trading around $76 per barrel
- WTI Crude is near $72 per barrel
Fluctuations in crude oil prices directly influence petrol and diesel prices in India. The government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) update fuel prices daily. As of today, October 27, there is no change in petrol and diesel prices across major cities. The last price revision occurred in March 2024, with a reduction of ₹2 per liter for both petrol and diesel.
Petrol and Diesel Prices in Major Metro Cities:
Petrol Rates (₹/Litre):
- Kolkata: ₹103.93
- Mumbai: ₹104.19
- Delhi: ₹94.76
- Chennai: ₹100.73
Diesel Rates (₹/Litre):
- Chennai: ₹92.32
- Mumbai: ₹92.13
- Delhi: ₹87.66
- Kolkata: ₹90.74
Fuel Prices in Other Major Cities:
- Hyderabad: Petrol at ₹107.39, Diesel at ₹95.63
- Jaipur: Petrol at ₹104.86, Diesel at ₹90.34
- Gurugram: Petrol at ₹95.18, Diesel at ₹88.03
- Noida: Petrol at ₹94.81, Diesel at ₹87.94
- Patna: Petrol at ₹105.16, Diesel at ₹92.03
- Chandigarh: Petrol at ₹94.22, Diesel at ₹82.38
- Lucknow: Petrol at ₹94.63, Diesel at ₹87.74
How to Check Fuel Prices Online
OMCs release updated fuel prices at 6 AM daily. To check the latest rates in your city, you can:
- Visit the official websites of Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, or Hindustan Petroleum.
- For instant updates, Indian Oil customers can text RSP <city code> to 9224992249. BPCL customers can send RSP <city code> to 9223112222.