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In Mumbai, too, petrol prices crossed the ₹110 mark, with new prices being ₹111.21 and diesel at ₹97.83.
In major cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, petrol prices are still above ₹110 per litre, while diesel remains below ₹100, except in Hyderabad, where it's priced at ₹103.82.
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Fuel prices in key cities (June 27)
| City |
Petrol (₹/litre) |
Diesel (₹/litre) |
| Delhi |
102.12 |
95.20 |
| Hyderabad |
115.69 |
103.82 |
| Kolkata |
113.51 |
99.56 |
| Mumbai |
111.21 |
97.83 |
| Bengaluru |
111.68 |
98.80 |
| Chennai |
107.76 |
99.55 |
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What drives petrol and diesel prices in India?
A combination of global, economic, and domestic factors shapes fuel prices at the pump. 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.