Petrol, diesel prices today, March 30: Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and more

Fuel prices across India held steady on March 30, 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, while Chennai recorded a marginal drop in fuel rates.

Fuel prices in key cities (March 30)

City	Petrol (Rs/Litre)	Diesel (Rs/Litre)
Delhi	94.77	87.67
Hyderabad	107.46	95.7
Kolkata	105.41	92.02
Mumbai	103.54	90.03
Bengaluru	102.96	90.99
Chennai	100.85	92.40

Iran war and global tensions

Global oil markets have seen sharp swings in recent days as tensions escalate in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The situation has triggered fresh concerns over supply disruptions, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that carries close to one-fifth of the world’s oil.

Brent crude climbed past $115 a barrel earlier in the week before pulling back amid indications of possible easing in hostilities. The surge has raised alarms over a potential global energy shock and renewed inflationary pressure across economies.

Even as international prices remain volatile, Indian authorities have indicated that retail petrol and diesel rates are likely to stay unchanged for now, offering some cushion to consumers and helping keep inflation in check.

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.