Fuel prices today (October 2): Check rates across major cities

Petrol and diesel rates have shown no major changes across metro cities and state capitals, while the domestic LPG cylinder (14.2 kg) price in Mumbai stands unchanged since April at ₹852.50 compared to the previous month, on October 2, Thursday.

According to Goodreturns data, the price of petrol remained stable on Thursday at ₹103.50 per litre, as has been the case over the past nine months, with slight changes in cities like Chennai, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Bhubhaneshwar, Jaipur, Patna, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Diesel was priced at ₹90.03 per litre in Mumbai, showing slight to no variation across major metro cities.

With diesel prices holding steady nationwide for over eight months, fuel costs remain influenced by global oil trends, domestic tax policies and currency exchange rates.

Today's petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities

What to expect going forward

Petrol prices in India are expected to remain sensitive to global market shifts, taxation reforms and currency fluctuations. While international crude prices are beyond domestic control, rationalisation of taxes and strengthening of the rupee can offer relief to consumers. Staying informed about the underlying factors can help consumers and businesses plan fuel expenses more effectively.

In India, fuel prices are adjusted by state-run oil companies such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum, in line with global market trends. When international crude oil prices rise, petrol rates in the country also move up. Conversely, a dip in global crude prices usually leads to a reduction in the daily petrol prices here.