Fuel prices in India remained largely stable across major metro cities and state capitals on Tuesday, 26 November 2025, with minimal changes in petrol and diesel rates.
Mumbai: Petrol and diesel prices across India saw negligible movement on 26 November 2025, Wednesday, reflecting continued stability in fuel costs. 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.
Petrol prices are revised daily at 6:00 AM by state-run oil companies under the dynamic pricing method, which has been in place since June 2017. Diesel rates follow the same daily revision schedule.
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Today’s petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities
| City | Petrol (₹/Litre) | Diesel (₹/Litre) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹94.72 | ₹87.62 |
| Mumbai | ₹104.21 | ₹92.15 |
| Bangalore | ₹99.84 | ₹85.93 |
| Chennai | ₹100.85 | ₹92.43 |
| Hyderabad | ₹107.41 | ₹95.65 |
| Kolkata | ₹103.94 | ₹90.76 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹107.25 | ₹96.13 |
The stable fuel rates are influenced by a combination of global crude oil trends, domestic tax policies, and currency exchange fluctuations. Despite daily revisions, petrol and diesel have shown relative steadiness across major metros.
State-run companies including Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum continue to adjust prices in line with international crude oil rates. A rise in global oil prices typically pushes domestic petrol rates higher, while a decline in international prices may result in lower rates.
India’s long-term energy strategy, aimed at reducing dependency on fossil fuels, includes pledges to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. The country is targeting 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 and plans to launch a carbon market in 2026. Ethanol blending in petrol has already reached 20 per cent, contributing to lower oil imports and environmental benefits.
Published: 26 Nov 2025, 08:18 am IST
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