Fuel Prices Today: Fuel prices across India continue to show stability as state-run oil marketing companies released the latest petrol and diesel rates for November 18, 2025. While the retail prices remain largely unchanged in most metros, minor fluctuations have been recorded in a few cities based on global crude oil trends and local tax structures.
Petrol and Diesel Prices in Major Indian Cities Today
Here are the latest city-wise fuel rates:
- Delhi
- Petrol: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Diesel: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Mumbai
- Petrol: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Diesel: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Chennai
- Petrol: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Diesel: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Kolkata
- Petrol: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Diesel: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Bengaluru
- Petrol: ₹XX.XX per litre
- Diesel: ₹XX.XX per litre
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Why Fuel Prices Change Daily?
Petrol and diesel prices in India are revised every morning at 6 AM. The changes depend on several key factors:
- International crude oil prices
- Exchange rate between Indian Rupee and US Dollar
- Refinery processing costs
- State-wise VAT and central excise duty
- Dealer commission
These fluctuations ensure transparency in the fuel pricing system, which follows the dynamic pricing model adopted in 2017.
How to Check Fuel Prices Online?
Consumers can easily check the daily petrol and diesel rates through:
- Official websites of OMCs (IOCL, HPCL, BPCL)
- SMS services provided by the oil companies
- Mobile apps like Fuel@IOC, HPRICE, and MYHPCL
