New prices of petrol and diesel released amid rise in crude oil prices, know today’s latest rates from Lucknow to Patna:

Lucknow. Today Tuesday, 17 February 2026 In the morning, the country’s government oil companies (OMCs) have announced new rates of petrol and diesel. Despite the recent rise in crude oil prices in the global market and the position of the rupee against the dollar, fuel prices in the Indian market currently remain stable. However, due to different VAT and freight charges imposed by states, the prices of petrol and diesel vary from city to city.

In Amar Ujala’s reporter style, understand what is the condition of oil in your city today and what changes can happen in the coming days.

Condition of metropolitan cities: Cheapest oil in Delhi, most expensive in Hyderabad.

Even today, prices in the four major metros of the country remain at the same level as yesterday. The price of petrol is the lowest in Delhi, while it remains the highest in Hyderabad.

New Delhi: Petrol ₹94.72 | Diesel ₹87.62

Mumbai: Petrol ₹104.21 | Diesel ₹92.15

Kolkata: Petrol ₹103.94 | Diesel ₹90.76

Chennai: Petrol ₹100.75 | Diesel ₹92.34

[Image showing a close-up of a digital display at a fuel station in India, reflecting today’s stable prices against a backdrop of the morning sun]

Latest rates of UP, Bihar and other major cities

From Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow to Bihar’s Patna, today’s prices are as follows:

Lucknow: Petrol ₹94.69 | Diesel ₹87.80

Patna: Petrol ₹105.58 | Diesel ₹93.80

Jaipur: Petrol ₹104.72 | Diesel ₹90.21

Bengaluru: Petrol ₹102.92 | Diesel ₹89.02

Hyderabad: Petrol ₹107.46 | Diesel ₹95.70

Chandigarh: Petrol ₹94.30 | Diesel ₹82.45

Indore: Petrol ₹106.48 | Diesel ₹91.88

Why is there stability? mathematics of international markets

No major change has been seen in the prices of petrol and diesel in India since May 2022.

tax cut: Periodic tax reductions by the Central and many state governments have helped in keeping prices stable.

Effect of Crude Oil: currently Brent crude $69 And there is nervousness in the market due to increasing tension between Iran and America. If this rise continues, pressure on oil companies to increase prices may increase.

Rupee movement: We import most of our oil, so the rupee’s weakness against the dollar also makes fuel costlier.

Today’s other important commodity news

Sector	Main Update
Crude Oil	Crude oil hot from Iran’s naval drill, prices rise ahead of US talks.
Gold & Silver	Gold lost its shine, price slipped below ₹ 1.55 lakh.
Sugar	Government gives green signal to additional export of sugar, mills will get relief.

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