Every morning at 6:00 AM, three state-owned oil marketing companies – Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) – revise petrol and diesel prices across every Indian city. The revision is based on a 15-day rolling average of international crude oil prices and the USD-INR exchange rate. The result: the price you pay in Delhi is different from what someone pays in Mumbai, Hyderabad, or Bhopal – sometimes by as much as Rs. 12-13 per litre for the exact same fuel.
This page is your daily reference for petrol and diesel prices across all major Indian cities. We update this every morning at 6:00 AM so you always have the most current rates before heading to the fuel station.
Today’s Petrol and Diesel Prices – June 8, 2026
| City | Petrol (₹/litre) | Diesel (₹/litre) | State |
| New Delhi | 94.72 | 87.62 | Delhi |
| Mumbai | 104.21 | 92.15 | Maharashtra |
| Bengaluru | 102.86 | 88.94 | Karnataka |
| Hyderabad | 107.41 | 95.65 | Telangana |
| Chennai | 100.85 | 92.76 | Tamil Nadu |
| Kolkata | 103.94 | 90.76 | West Bengal |
| Pune | 104.64 | 92.30 | Maharashtra |
| Ahmedabad | 94.26 | 89.95 | Gujarat |
| Jaipur | 104.88 | 90.19 | Rajasthan |
| Bhopal | 107.23 | 90.87 | Madhya Pradesh |
| Indore | 107.51 | 91.12 | Madhya Pradesh |
| Lucknow | 94.65 | 87.81 | Uttar Pradesh |
| Chandigarh | 94.24 | 82.40 | Punjab/Haryana |
| Patna | 107.24 | 94.04 | Bihar |
| Kochi | 107.19 | 96.04 | Kerala |
Why Petrol Prices Differ Between Cities in India
The most common question from Indian fuel buyers: why does someone in Ahmedabad pay Rs. 94.26 per litre while someone in Hyderabad pays Rs. 107.41 for the exact same petrol? The answer is state government taxation.
The base price of petrol – crude oil cost plus refining – is uniform nationwide. On top of this, the central government charges a fixed excise duty of Rs. 19.90 per litre. Then each state applies its own VAT (Value Added Tax) as a percentage. Since VAT is percentage-based, states with higher VAT percentages pay dramatically more. Here is how that works in practice:
- Delhi: 19.4% VAT → Rs. 94.72 per litre
- Gujarat: 13.7% VAT → Rs. 94.26 per litre (cheapest major city)
- Telangana: 35.2% VAT → Rs. 107.41 per litre (most expensive in South India)
- Madhya Pradesh: 33% VAT → Rs. 107.23–107.51 per litre
- Rajasthan: 36% VAT → Rs. 104.88 per litre
The central excise duty is the same everywhere. The state VAT is where the Rs. 13+ difference between cheapest and most expensive cities comes from. This is why border towns between states with very different VAT rates – like the Delhi-Haryana or Gujarat-Rajasthan border – see people crossing state lines to fill fuel.
Petrol Price Trend in India – June 2026
In the first week of June 2026, petrol prices in India have been stable with no revision on June 6th and a minor Rs. 0.02 per litre revision (rounding level) on June 5th. Global crude oil has been trading in the USD 72–80 per barrel range – below the 2022 peak of USD 120+ that triggered India’s highest-ever fuel prices.
Most fuel price analysts expect prices to remain broadly stable through June 2026 unless there is a significant crude price movement or rupee depreciation. Pre-election excise duty cuts, which have historically provided Rs. 5–10 per litre relief in several states, remain a possibility in states heading for assembly elections in Q3 2026.
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How to Check Petrol Price Daily – 4 Methods
SMS: Send ‘RSP’ to 9224992249 (Indian Oil), 9222201122 (HPCL), or 9223112222 (BPCL). Receive today’s rate for your nearest station within 30 seconds. Works on any basic phone without internet.
Indian Oil One App: Free app on Android and iOS. Shows live price at any fuel station in India with GPS-based nearest station finder.
My HPCL App: Official HPCL app. Shows daily rates plus HPCL SmartDrive loyalty points balance.
Google Search: Search ‘petrol price today [your city]’ – Google typically shows a direct answer panel sourced from OMC data.
Petrol vs CNG vs Electric-– Running Cost Comparison June 2026
At current prices, here is what your fuel actually costs per kilometre driven in India:
| Fuel Type | Cost per KM | Monthly Cost (1,200 km) | Annual Cost |
| Petrol (Delhi, 16 km/l) | Rs. 5.92/km | Rs. 7,104 | Rs. 85,248 |
| Petrol (Mumbai, 16 km/l) | Rs. 6.51/km | Rs. 7,812 | Rs. 93,744 |
| Diesel (Delhi, 20 km/l) | Rs. 4.38/km | Rs. 5,256 | Rs. 63,072 |
| CNG (Delhi, 25 km/kg) | Rs. 2.96/km | Rs. 3,552 | Rs. 42,624 |
| Electric (home charge) | Rs. 0.15–0.20/km | Rs. 180–240 | Rs. 2,160–2,880 |
The running cost gap between petrol and electric has never been wider. A daily commuter covering 40 km in Delhi switching from petrol to home-charged electric saves Rs. 2,100–2,200 per month – Rs. 25,000–26,000 per year – purely on fuel.
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Cheapest and Most Expensive Petrol Cities – June 2026
CHEAPEST: Chandigarh (Rs. 94.24) → Ahmedabad (Rs. 94.26) → Surat (Rs. 94.28) → Lucknow (Rs. 94.65) → Delhi (Rs. 94.72)
MOST EXPENSIVE: Visakhapatnam (Rs. 108.31) → Indore (Rs. 107.51) → Hyderabad (Rs. 107.41) → Bhopal (Rs. 107.23) → Patna (Rs. 107.24)
If you live near a state border with a significant price differential, filling at the cheaper state’s pump makes real financial sense – especially for large-tank vehicles. The Delhi-Haryana border and Gujarat-Rajasthan border are the most commonly used ‘fuel arbitrage’ points by Indian drivers.
Tips to Reduce Your Actual Fuel Spend at Current Prices
- Check tyre pressure every 2 weeks – underinflation by 6 PSI reduces mileage by 3%, costing Rs. 2,500–4,500 extra annually at current prices
- Replace air filter every 15,000 km – a clogged filter costs up to 10% mileage loss
- Use Indian Oil XtraRewards, HPCL SmartDrive, or BPCL PetroMiles – earn loyalty points redeemable against future fuel purchases
- Fill fuel in the morning when temperature is lower – fuel is slightly denser in cool conditions, giving marginally more energy per litre
- Avoid idling for more than 30 seconds – modern fuel injection engines consume more fuel idling than from a warm restart
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Will Petrol Prices Fall in June-July 2026?
Global crude oil prices in early June 2026 are in the USD 74–79 per barrel range – moderate by recent historical standards. The Indian rupee is trading at approximately Rs. 83.20 per USD, which is relatively stable. These combined conditions suggest petrol prices will remain broadly flat through June unless there is a significant geopolitical event affecting Middle East supply or a sharp rupee movement.
The more likely route to a price cut for Indian consumers is a pre-election central excise duty reduction, which multiple states may see in advance of Q3 2026 assembly elections. Such cuts, when they happen, typically reduce prices by Rs. 5–10 per litre nationwide. Watch for announcements in mid-to-late June.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is petrol more expensive in Hyderabad than in Delhi?
Telangana charges 35.2% VAT on petrol, while Delhi charges 19.4%. Since VAT is applied as a percentage on the pre-tax price, higher VAT states pay significantly more per litre. This explains the Rs. 12+ difference between Delhi and Hyderabad for the same petrol.
Q: At what time does petrol price change in India?
Petrol and diesel prices in India are revised every day at 6:00 AM IST. The revision reflects the 15-day rolling average of international crude oil prices and the USD-INR exchange rate. On days when the change is less than a fraction of a paisa, the price effectively stays the same at the pump.
Q: Which city in India has the cheapest petrol in June 2026?
Chandigarh has the cheapest petrol among major Indian cities in June 2026 at Rs. 94.24 per litre, closely followed by Ahmedabad at Rs. 94.26 per litre. Both benefit from lower state government VAT compared to most other states. Smaller towns in Gujarat and Union Territories may have even slightly lower prices.
Q: How much does petrol cost for 100 km in India?
At Delhi’s current price of Rs. 94.72 per litre: a car doing 16 km/l (typical city mileage) costs Rs. 592 per 100 km. A car doing 20 km/l costs Rs. 474 per 100 km. In Mumbai at Rs. 104.21: the same 16 km/l car costs Rs. 651 per 100 km. Use our running cost table above to calculate your specific car’s fuel cost.
