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Everyday at 6 AM, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) adjust the prices of petrol and diesel based on the international oil market rates and currency exchanges to ensure that prices are accurately reflective of the market. This method provides fairness in pricing while ensuring that the consumers are not outdated with the fuel prices.
Diesel and Petrol Latest Pricing in Major Cities (Rs per litre):
City
Petrol (Rs)
Diesel (Rs)
Bengaluru
102.92
89.02 ,
Ahmedabad
94.49
90.17 ,
Mumbai
104.21
92.15 ,
Chennai
100.75
92.34 ,
Kolkata
103.94
90.76 ,
Hyderabad
107.46
95.70 ,
Pune
104.04
90.57 ,
Surat
95.00
89.00 ,
Nashik
95.50
89.50 ,
New Delhi
94.72
87.62 ,
Patna
105.58
93.80 ,
Indore
106.48
91.88 ,
Chandigarh
94.30
82.45 ,
Jaipur
104.72
90.21 ,
Lucknow
94.69
87.80 ,
Bengaluru
102.92
89.02 ,
Coimbatore
94.34
90.52 ,
Bhadra
99.81
89.93 ,
For a majority of regions in India, the rates have remained consistent since May 2022 which happened for the first time due to several changes in the policies across the government levels.
The Most Relevant Aspects that Affect Fuel Pricing in India:
Exchange Rates: The Indian government spends immense amount on importing fuel which makes the exchange rate of INR to USD effect the fuel pricing directly.
Crude Oil: The prices of international petrol markets effect internal fuel prices on a large scale.
Taxes: Fuel pricing changes from state to state within India and also depends on the Federal and State fuel taxes.
Refining Costs: Petrol and diesel price changes depending on the crude oil refining price.
Demand and Supply: Increased market demand, in addition to market adjustments, often tends to increase fuel prices.
How to Check Petrol and Diesel Prices via SMS:
Indian Oil: KRUZ “RSP” 10 and send to09886057777.
BPCL: RSP is sent to 9223112222.
HPCL: Msg “HP Price” 10 offer sent to HPCL 9222201122.
These easy SMS services allows users to keep track of the current fuel prices and the information is just a text away.
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