North India Statesman
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With every new morning, the eyes of the common man first go to the prices of petrol and diesel, because it has a direct impact on our and your pockets. If you too are going to leave home with your car or favorite bike, then first know today’s latest rates. The country’s major government oil marketing companies (OMCs) have released the latest prices of petrol and diesel today, April 2, 2026, at 6 am.
Amidst the movement of crude oil in the international market and fluctuations in dollar-rupee, it is very important to know what is the fuel price in your city today. This transparency ensures that customers get the oil at the right and accurate price.
From metros to your city: What is the price of petrol and diesel today?
Let us know what is the price of one liter petrol and diesel in major cities of the country on April 2, 2026:
Lucknow: Petrol ₹94.69, Diesel ₹87.80
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
Ahmedabad: Petrol ₹94.49, Diesel ₹90.17
Bengaluru: Petrol ₹102.92, Diesel ₹89.02
Hyderabad: Petrol ₹107.46, Diesel ₹95.70
Jaipur: Petrol ₹104.72, Diesel ₹90.21
Pune: Petrol ₹104.04, Diesel ₹90.57
Chandigarh: Petrol ₹94.30, Diesel ₹82.45
Indore: Petrol ₹106.48, Diesel ₹91.88
Patna: Petrol ₹105.58, Diesel ₹93.80
Appearance: Petrol ₹95.00, Diesel ₹89.00
Nashik: Petrol ₹95.50, Diesel ₹89.50
After all, why are prices not changing for two years?
It is a matter of relief for Indian consumers that there has been no major change in the prices of petrol and diesel for the last two years. In May 2022, the central government and many state governments had made huge tax cuts, after which the prices have remained stable in a range. The prices of crude oil may keep going up and down in the international market, but the general public in the country has been protected from it to a great extent.
Which 5 big factors decide the price of fuel?
Crude Oil Prices: Fuel is made directly from crude oil. When crude oil becomes expensive in the global market, it impacts the domestic market as well.
Rupee against dollar: India imports most of the oil it needs and payment is in dollars. When the rupee weakens, oil imports become expensive.
Government Taxes and Duties: Central excise duty and state governments’ VAT form a major part of the retail price of fuel. For this reason the rates differ in every state.
Refining Cost: The process of converting crude oil into petrol and diesel also involves a considerable cost.
Demand and Supply: Fuel consumption increases during festivals or seasonal changes, which has a direct impact on prices.
How to check the rate of your city through SMS sitting at home
You can check the latest prices of petrol and diesel from your smartphone sitting at home:
Indian Oil Customers: Write RSP dealer code of your city and SMS it to 9224992249.
BPCL Customers: Write RSP and send it to 9223112222.
HPCL Customers: Write HP Price and message it to 9222201122.
