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Indian fuel prices shift from stability to hikes
Overview
Fuel prices in India, which had remained stable through late September 2026, have begun to face upward pressure due to rising global crude oil costs and Middle East geopolitical tensions. While major oil marketing companies (OMCs) like IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL maintained consistent rates through September 29—with petrol in New Delhi at ₹102.12 and Mumbai at ₹111.21—the period of stability has shifted. Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, implemented price hikes effective October 3, increasing petrol by five rupees per litre and diesel by three rupees per litre. This move follows significant increases in international benchmarks, with Brent crude trading above 102 dollars per barrel.
By October 12, price fluctuations resurfaced as private fuel companies Jio-bp and Nayara Energy implemented increases, raising petrol by approximately five rupees and diesel by three rupees per litre. Despite these private hikes, domestic retail rates at state-run pumps have remained largely unchanged across major Indian cities. However, Indian OMCs are reportedly facing significant financial pressure, with estimated marketing losses of up to Rs 30 per litre on diesel and Rs 26 per litre on petrol. According to a Jefferies equity research report, these losses are driven by high crude procurement costs and a sharp rise in shipping charges due to Middle East conflicts, with freight rates reportedly increasing approximately eight times since the start of the conflict.
By late October, while petrol and diesel prices remained largely stable in major cities, CNG prices saw increases in several regions, including Mumbai and Chennai. International crude prices have continued to climb, with Brent crude surpassing $116 per barrel.
Entities
India · Indian Oil Corporation · Mumbai · Chennai · New Delhi
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on October 16, 2026.
- [● 2 SOURCES] In New Delhi, petrol is priced at Rs 102.12 per litre and diesel at Rs 95.20 per litre.
- [● 2 SOURCES] In Chennai, petrol is priced at Rs 107.77 per litre and diesel at Rs 99.55 per litre.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fuel prices are typically updated daily at 6:00 AM under India’s dynamic pricing system.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Mumbai, petrol costs approximately Rs 111.18 per litre and diesel costs Rs 97.83 per litre.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Global crude oil prices have surged more than 50 per cent since late February.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] International crude oil prices are hovering around $106 per barrel.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Petrol and diesel are currently outside the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesIndia fuel prices remain stable despite rising crude oil costs
Petrol and diesel prices in India remain unchanged despite Brent crude oil exceeding $116 per barrel, though CNG rates have increased in several cities including Mumbai and Chennai.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesFuel prices remain stable across major Indian cities
Petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities remained stable on October 22, 2026, with regional variations driven by state taxes, transportation costs, and global crude oil trends.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesFuel prices in major Indian cities remain stable on October 20
Petrol and diesel prices remained stable across major Indian cities on October 20, 2026, with rates varying by location due to state taxes and local costs.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesIndian oil companies face losses amid high crude and freight costs
Indian oil companies face losses of up to Rs 30 per litre on fuel sales due to high crude costs and rising freight rates, even as retail petrol and diesel prices remain stable across major cities.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesIndia fuel prices: Private companies hike petrol and diesel rates
Private fuel companies Jio-bp and Nayara Energy have hiked petrol and diesel prices in India amid rising global crude oil costs, while state-run oil companies have kept rates stable.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesFuel prices in India remain stable across major cities
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel remain largely stable across major Indian cities on October 10, with regional variations driven by state taxes and local freight charges.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesIndia fuel prices remain stable at state pumps despite rising global crude costs
Indian government oil companies have kept petrol and diesel prices stable, while private firm Nayara Energy raised rates. Meanwhile, analysts warn real crude costs may be much higher due to shipping expenses.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesNayara Energy hikes petrol and diesel prices in India
Nayara Energy has raised petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel by ₹3 per litre in India due to rising global crude oil costs and Middle East tensions.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesIndia fuel prices remain stable across major cities on September 29
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on September 29, 2026, despite volatility in global crude oil markets and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesFuel prices remain unchanged across major Indian cities
Petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, remained unchanged on September 26, 2026, following daily reviews by state-run oil companies.
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[BUSINESS] 12 sourcesFuel prices fluctuate in Pakistan while remaining stable in India
Fuel prices in Pakistan have decreased, while rates in India remain largely stable despite global crude oil volatility and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesFuel prices in India remain unchanged on September 21
Petrol, diesel, and CNG prices remained steady across major Indian cities on September 21, 2026, following previous cumulative hikes driven by global crude oil volatility.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesIndia fuel prices remain stable across major cities on September 17
Fuel prices in India remain stable on September 17, with petrol and diesel rates held steady by major oil marketing companies across various cities.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesFuel prices remain stable in Chennai and Bhubaneswar
Petrol and diesel prices remained steady in Chennai and Bhubaneswar, while Cuttack saw minor fluctuations. Fuel costs in India continue to be influenced by global crude oil volatility.
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[BUSINESS] 9 sourcesIndia fuel prices remain stable amid global crude volatility
India's petrol and diesel prices remained stable on September 14 across major cities, despite volatility in global Brent crude markets and geopolitical tensions affecting oil supplies.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesIndia fuel prices remain unchanged despite rising global crude oil costs
Petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities remain unchanged despite rising international crude oil prices nearing $100 per barrel.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesIndia fuel prices remain stable for petrol and diesel
Petrol and diesel prices in India remained stable on September 4, 2026, with no changes reported in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesIndia fuel prices remain unchanged on August 20
Petrol, diesel, and CNG prices in major Indian cities remained unchanged on August 20, 2026, with Hyderabad recording the highest petrol costs.
Sources
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