Petrol, and Diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on April 1, 2023
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Petrol and Diesel Prices Today On March 29, 2024:Government oil companies have released the prices of petrol and diesel for today i.e. 1 April 2024. New oil rates are updated for all cities every day at 6 am. According to this, today petrol and diesel have become cheaper in many states of the country, while in some states its prices have seen a slight increase.
In India, the pricing of petrol and diesel is subject to influences like freight charges, value-added tax (VAT), and local taxes, resulting in different rates across states.
Petrol-diesel prices in metros (Petrol Diesel Prices)
After this cut, the price of petrol in the national capital (Petrol Price Today in Delhi) is now Rs 94.72 per liter, which was earlier Rs 96.72 per liter. Whereas diesel (Diesel Price In Delhi) is Rs 87.62 per liter, which was earlier Rs 89.62 per liter. Today petrol has become Rs 104.21 per liter in Mumbai, Rs 103.94 in Kolkata and Rs 100.75 per liter in Chennai. Whereas the price of diesel has become Rs 92.15 per liter in Mumbai, Rs 90.76 in Kolkata and Rs 92.34 per liter in Chennai.
Where petrol and diesel became cheap and where expensive (Petrol-Diesel Fresh Rates)
Talking about the price of petrol and diesel at the state level, petrol and diesel have become cheaper in Bihar today. Here the price of petrol (Petrol Price in Bihar Today) has come down by 36 paise to Rs 106.81 per liter and diesel (Diesel Price in Bihar) has come down by 34 paise to Rs 93.55 per liter. Apart from this, the price of petrol in Maharashtra has come down by Rs 1.07 to Rs 104.02 per liter and the price of diesel has come down by Rs 1.03 to Rs 90.56 per liter. At the same time, the prices of petrol and diesel have also come down in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Odisha and West Bengal.
Today petrol and diesel have become expensive in some states. These states include Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, UP and Uttarakhand.
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Check city-wise petrol and diesel prices on April 1:
| CITY | PETROL | DIESEL |
| Noida | Rs 94.66 | Rs 87.76 |
| Gurugram | Rs 94.98 | Rs 87.85 |
| Lucknow | Rs 94.79 | Rs 87.92 |
| Chandigarh | Rs 94.24 | Rs 82.40 |
| Jaipur | Rs 104.88 | Rs 90.36 |
| Patna | Rs 105.53 | Rs 92.37 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 107.41 | Rs 95.65 |
| Bengaluru | Rs 99.84 | Rs 85.92 |
Factors Affecting Petrol And Diesel Prices In India
Crude oil price: The primary raw material for the production of petrol and diesel is crude oil, and as such, its price directly influences the ultimate cost of these fuels.
The exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the US dollar: As a major importer of crude oil, India’s petrol and diesel prices are also influenced by the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the US dollar.
Tax: Various taxes on petrol and diesel are imposed by both the central and state governments. These taxes may differ across states, exerting a notable influence on the ultimate prices of petrol and diesel.
The cost of refining:
The final price of petrol and diesel is additionally influenced by the expenses incurred in refining crude oil into these fuels. The refining process can be costly, and the refining expenses may fluctuate based on factors like the type of crude oil utilised and the efficiency of the refinery.
The demand for petrol and diesel: The demand for petrol and diesel can also affect their prices. If demand for these fuels increases, it can lead to higher prices.
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Know the price of petrol and diesel through SMS
You can also find out the latest rates of petrol and diesel in your city through SMS. If you are a customer of Indian Oil, then you will have to write RSP along with the city code and send it to 9224992249. If you are a customer of BPCL, then you can get information about the new price of petrol and diesel by writing RSP and sending it to 9223112222. Whereas, if you are a customer of HPCL, then you can find out the price of petrol and diesel by writing HP Price and sending it to 9222201122.
