Petrol, diesel prices rise again: Delhi to Kolkata, complete list of most expensive and cheapest cities | Today’s news
Fuel prices in India are rising sharply again, with petrol overtaking ₹115 per liter in some cities and diesel goes higher ₹104. On Monday, diesel prices increased by Rs. 2.71 per liter and petrol by Rs. 2.61 per liter. The latest revisions come at a time of rising oil prices and global concerns about supplies, making refueling significantly more expensive in several parts of the country.
From Bangalore to Chandigarh, here is a ranking of Indian cities from most expensive to cheapest for petrol and diesel.
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1. Hyderabad
Hyderabad currently has the highest petrol price among major Indian cities ₹115.73 per litre. Diesel stands here ₹103.82, making it one of the most expensive cities overall for motorists.
2. Thiruvananthapuram
The capital of Kerala is almost neck to neck with Hyderabad. The price of gasoline is at ₹115.49 per liter while diesel is the highest in the country at ₹104.41.
3. Patna
Patna continues to see extremely high fuel prices, with petrol at par ₹113.54 and diesel at ₹99.54 per litre.
4. Calcutta
Kolkata remains one of India’s most expensive metros for fuel. Gasoline costs ₹113.51 per liter while diesel price is ₹99.82 per litre.
5. Jaipur
Jaipur witnessed one of the most violent hikes in recent times. Gasoline costs ₹113.35 per liter and diesel ₹98.39.
6. Mumbai
The financial capital of India is also among the cities with higher fuel prices. Petrol in Mumbai is ₹111.21 per liter while diesel does ₹97.83 per litre.
7. Bengaluru
Bangalore motorists pay ₹110.61 for petrol and ₹98.54 for diesel, keeping the city firmly in the expensive category.
8. Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar has comparably lower petrol prices than leading cities ₹108.83 but diesel passed ₹100 and currently stands at ₹100.55 per litre.
9. Chennai
Fuel prices in Chennai remain steep, with petrol at par ₹107.77 and diesel at ₹99.55 per litre.
10. Gurugram
Compared to most metros, Gurugram remains relatively cheaper. Gasoline costs ₹102.69 per liter while diesel costs ₹95.36 per litre.
11. New Delhi
Delhi continues to maintain lower fuel prices due to relatively lower VAT rates. Here’s the gas ₹102.12 and diesel is ₹95.20.
12. Noida
Noida is slightly cheaper than Delhi on petrol ₹101.92 per litre. Diesel is priced at ₹95.37.
13. Lucknow
Lucknow has one of the lowest petrol rates among major cities in ₹101.89. The cost of diesel ₹95.36 per litre.
14. Ahmedabad
Petrol in Ahmedabad is currently around ₹101-102 per liter while diesel stays around ₹94-95 per litre, making it one of the relatively cheaper major cities for fuel buyers.
15. Chandigarh
Chandigarh is currently the cheapest city on the list. Gasoline costs ₹101.54 while diesel is significantly lower than any other city ₹86.47 per litre.
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States where fuel is the most expensive
Telangana currently has the highest petrol and diesel prices among Indian states, with petrol averaging around ₹114.27 per liter and diesel at ₹102.42. Andhra Pradesh closely follows with petrol at ₹114.23 and diesel at ₹101.97. Kerala, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh also remain among the most expensive states for fuel due to higher VAT and local taxes.
Petrol and diesel prices are rising again with the fourth increase in two weeks
Petrol and diesel prices have been increased for the fourth time in less than 10 days, with the latest increase coming on Monday, May 25. The cumulative increase in retail fuel prices is now level ₹7.5 per liter as state-owned firms continue to pass on rising international prices to consumers.
With the latest revision, the cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices reach almost ₹7.5 per liter as fuel rate revisions were resumed on May 15 after a prolonged freeze.
