Petrol, diesel prices today, April 1: Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and more
In the national capital, petrol continues to retail at Rs 94.77 per litre and diesel at Rs 87.67 per litre. Mumbai remains among the costliest metros, with petrol priced at Rs 103.54 per litre and diesel at around Rs 90.03 per litre
- Apr 1, 2026,
- Updated Apr 1, 2026 8:32 AM IST
Fuel prices across India held steady as the new financial year 2026-27 began on April 1, even as volatility in global crude markets persists amid disruptions along key shipping routes. The unchanged rates come at a time when petrol and diesel pricing is under close watch ahead of upcoming state elections.
In the national capital, petrol continues to retail at Rs 94.77 per litre and diesel at Rs 87.67 per litre. Mumbai remains among the costliest metros, with petrol priced at Rs 103.54 per litre and diesel at around Rs 90.03 per litre.
Across other major cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, petrol prices continue to hover above the Rs 100 per litre mark. There has also been a slight price correction in petrol prices across the major cities in Southern India.
Fuel prices in key cities (April 1)
|
City
| Petrol (Rs/Litre) | Diesel (Rs/Litre) |
|
Delhi
| 94.77 | 87.67 |
|
Hyderabad
| 107.46 | 95.70 |
|
Kolkata
| 105.41 | 92.02 |
|
Mumbai Advertisement
| 103.54 | 90.03 |
|
Bengaluru
| 102.92 | 90.99 |
|
Chennai
| 100.80 | 92.39 |
Iran war and global tensions push ATF prices
A sharp surge in global oil prices has pushed aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to an all-time high, with jet fuel rates more than doubling overnight, a move that could significantly raise airline operating costs.
ATF prices crossed the ₹2 lakh per kilolitre mark for the first time on Wednesday, reaching ₹207,341.22 per kl in Delhi, up from ₹96,638.14 per kl.
The spike has been driven by escalating tensions in West Asia, which have disrupted global energy markets and triggered a sharp rise in crude oil prices.
On March 1, jet fuel prices were increased by 5.7 per cent, or ₹5,244.75 per kl. The latest hike, however, reflects a far sharper escalation in fuel costs linked to geopolitical developments.
What drives petrol and diesel prices in India?
Fuel prices at the pump are shaped by a combination of global, economic, and domestic factors. At the heart of it is the international price of crude oil, the base raw material for both petrol and diesel, which has the single biggest bearing on what consumers ultimately pay.
The rupee-dollar exchange rate is another key variable, given that India relies heavily on imported crude. When the rupee weakens against the dollar, the cost of procuring crude rises, which can feed directly into higher retail fuel prices.
Why do prices differ across different cities?
On top of that, taxes levied by both the central and state governments make up a substantial portion of the final price, which is why petrol and diesel rates differ across states. Transportation costs and prevailing demand-supply conditions also factor into the retail price consumers see at the pump.
Fuel prices across India held steady as the new financial year 2026-27 began on April 1, even as volatility in global crude markets persists amid disruptions along key shipping routes. The unchanged rates come at a time when petrol and diesel pricing is under close watch ahead of upcoming state elections.
In the national capital, petrol continues to retail at Rs 94.77 per litre and diesel at Rs 87.67 per litre. Mumbai remains among the costliest metros, with petrol priced at Rs 103.54 per litre and diesel at around Rs 90.03 per litre.
Across other major cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, petrol prices continue to hover above the Rs 100 per litre mark. There has also been a slight price correction in petrol prices across the major cities in Southern India.
Fuel prices in key cities (April 1)
|
City
| Petrol (Rs/Litre) | Diesel (Rs/Litre) |
|
Delhi
| 94.77 | 87.67 |
|
Hyderabad
| 107.46 | 95.70 |
|
Kolkata
| 105.41 | 92.02 |
|
Mumbai Advertisement
| 103.54 | 90.03 |
|
Bengaluru
| 102.92 | 90.99 |
|
Chennai
| 100.80 | 92.39 |
Iran war and global tensions push ATF prices
A sharp surge in global oil prices has pushed aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to an all-time high, with jet fuel rates more than doubling overnight, a move that could significantly raise airline operating costs.
ATF prices crossed the ₹2 lakh per kilolitre mark for the first time on Wednesday, reaching ₹207,341.22 per kl in Delhi, up from ₹96,638.14 per kl.
The spike has been driven by escalating tensions in West Asia, which have disrupted global energy markets and triggered a sharp rise in crude oil prices.
On March 1, jet fuel prices were increased by 5.7 per cent, or ₹5,244.75 per kl. The latest hike, however, reflects a far sharper escalation in fuel costs linked to geopolitical developments.
What drives petrol and diesel prices in India?
Fuel prices at the pump are shaped by a combination of global, economic, and domestic factors. At the heart of it is the international price of crude oil, the base raw material for both petrol and diesel, which has the single biggest bearing on what consumers ultimately pay.
The rupee-dollar exchange rate is another key variable, given that India relies heavily on imported crude. When the rupee weakens against the dollar, the cost of procuring crude rises, which can feed directly into higher retail fuel prices.
Why do prices differ across different cities?
On top of that, taxes levied by both the central and state governments make up a substantial portion of the final price, which is why petrol and diesel rates differ across states. Transportation costs and prevailing demand-supply conditions also factor into the retail price consumers see at the pump.