Diesel Price in India – Complete Guide
Diesel prices affect the running costs of private cars, taxis, buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles. For vehicles covering long distances, even a small change in the price per litre can make a noticeable difference to monthly expenses.
Our Diesel Price Tool helps you check the latest available diesel prices for the locations listed on this page. Compare regional rates, follow price changes and use them to plan personal or business fuel budgets.
How Diesel Prices Are Determined in India
The retail price of diesel is influenced by several components:
International Oil Prices: Global crude oil and diesel prices affect fuel supply costs.
USD–INR Exchange Rate: A change in the exchange rate can increase or reduce the rupee cost of imports.
Central Taxes: Applicable central duties and cesses form part of the retail price.
State Taxes and Local Levies: State-level VAT, sales tax and additional applicable levies create regional differences.
Dealer Commission: The margin paid to the retail dealer contributes to the pump price.
Freight and Distribution Costs: Moving diesel through the supply network to individual outlets also affects pricing.
Retail diesel prices do not necessarily change immediately whenever international oil prices or exchange rates move.
How the Diesel Price Tool Works
Diesel Prices in Metro Cities
Check the listed diesel prices for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata to compare rates across major cities.
Prices are displayed in rupees per litre (₹/litre). Where a daily change is shown, it indicates the difference from the previous day’s listed rate.
State-Wise Diesel Price List
Use the state-wise listings to find the relevant location and compare diesel rates along your travel or operating route.
A state listing does not mean every outlet within that state charges the same price. City-level rates provide a more useful reference for journey planning.
Daily Price Updates
Diesel prices can be revised daily, with changes generally taking effect at 6:00 AM. A daily pricing system does not mean the price changes every day. Refer to the displayed date when checking a rate.
How to Use This Tool Effectively
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Estimate Trip Expenses: Combine your route distance, expected mileage and local diesel price to calculate an approximate fuel budget.
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Plan Fleet Budgets: Estimate consumption for each vehicle or route, then apply the relevant diesel rate.
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Compare Refuelling Locations: Check prices along an inter-state route while accounting for any detour, additional fuel use and time.
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Track the Cost of Price Changes: Multiply the change per litre by your expected fuel consumption to estimate its effect.
Estimated diesel cost = (Distance ÷ Mileage in km/litre) × Diesel price per litre
For example, a vehicle covering 2,000km at 20km/litre would consume approximately 100 litres. At an assumed ₹90/litre, the diesel cost would be ₹9,000. A ₹2/litre increase would add ₹200 for the same consumption. These figures are illustrative.
Why Diesel Prices Differ Across Cities and States
State taxes and local levies are major reasons for regional differences. Freight costs and supplier pricing can also influence the amount charged at an outlet.
For businesses operating across multiple states, use the rate applicable to each refuelling location rather than applying one city’s price to the entire fleet.
How Diesel Prices Affect Transport and Everyday Costs
Diesel price changes directly affect the fuel expenses of vehicles used for passenger transport and goods delivery. Businesses may account for these changes when reviewing operating budgets, freight charges or service pricing.
For private vehicle owners, tracking diesel prices helps explain changes in cost per kilometre and monthly travel expenses.
Disclaimer: Diesel prices shown on this page reflect the latest publicly available data available to us for the listed locations. Rates may vary by outlet, supplier or diesel grade. Confirm the displayed pump price before refuelling. Bulk supply prices may differ from retail rates.
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