Fuel Prices Remain Steady in Delhi
New Delhi: The country's oil companies have released new petrol and diesel prices on Friday, April 10. Today, petrol in Delhi remained stable at ₹94.77 and diesel at ₹87.67 per liter.
There is a slight variation in petrol and diesel prices in different cities across the country. In Mumbai, petrol is priced at ₹103.54 and diesel at ₹90.03 per liter. In Kolkata, petrol is priced at ₹105.41 and diesel at ₹92.02, while in Chennai, petrol is selling at ₹101.23 and diesel at ₹92.81 per liter.
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In Noida, petrol is priced at ₹94.74 and diesel at ₹87.81, in Gurugram, petrol is priced at ₹95.51 and diesel at ₹87.98. In Jaipur, petrol is priced at ₹104.72 and diesel at ₹90.21, while in Patna, petrol is priced at ₹105.59 and diesel at ₹91.82 per liter.
LPG gas prices also vary by city. In Patna, a domestic cylinder is available for ₹1011 and a commercial cylinder for ₹2365. In Lucknow, domestic gas is available for ₹950.50 and commercial for ₹2201.
In Kolkata, a domestic cylinder is priced at ₹939 and in Chennai, it is priced at ₹928.50. In Jaipur and Mumbai, domestic gas is available for ₹916.50 and ₹912.50, respectively. Commercial cylinder prices also vary by city.
Petrol and diesel prices are determined by oil companies, but central and state government taxes play a significant role. The international price of crude oil, the rupee's value against the dollar, refinery costs, excise duty, and state government VAT also influence prices. This is why fuel prices vary across states.
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You can check the latest petrol and diesel rates in your city from the comfort of your home. You can use the oil companies' websites or mobile apps. You can also receive information via SMS. For example, Indian Oil customers can send "RSP" followed by the city code to 9224992249 to get the latest price.
Fluctuating fuel prices directly impact the common man's pocket. Rising prices also impact the cost of transportation and everyday essentials, potentially leading to higher inflation. Therefore, it's crucial to regularly check rates and plan your expenses.
