New Delhi, India — January 3, 2026
Petrol and diesel prices across India witnessed fresh revisions on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with oil marketing companies releasing the updated rates early in the morning. Fuel prices are revised daily at 6:00 AM, making it essential for consumers to check the latest rates before refueling.
Fuel Prices in Delhi
Petrol: ₹94.77 per liter
Diesel: ₹87.67 per liter
Fuel prices in the national capital remained unchanged compared to the previous day.
Who Decides Petrol and Diesel Prices in India?
Fuel prices in India are determined by central pricing mechanisms, factoring in international crude oil prices, currency exchange rates, taxes, and overall economic conditions. Once approved, the prices are strictly implemented by fuel retailers nationwide. Any fluctuation in global or domestic factors can lead to either a hike or a cut in daily rates.
City-Wise Petrol Prices (₹ per liter)
New Delhi: ₹94.77 (No change)
Kolkata: ₹105.41 (↓ ₹0.04)
Mumbai: ₹103.54 (No change)
Chennai: ₹100.90 (↑ ₹0.05)
Gurugram: ₹95.36 (↓ ₹0.02)
Noida: ₹95.12 (No change)
Bengaluru: ₹102.63 (↓ ₹0.35)
Bhubaneswar: ₹101.35 (↑ ₹0.42)
Chandigarh: ₹94.30 (No change)
Hyderabad: ₹107.50 (No change)
Jaipur: ₹105.40 (↑ ₹0.68)
Lucknow: ₹94.84 (↑ ₹0.15)
Patna: ₹105.41 (↓ ₹0.17)
Thiruvananthapuram: ₹107.48 (No change)
City-Wise Diesel Prices (₹ per liter)
New Delhi: ₹87.67 (No change)
Kolkata: ₹92.02 (No change)
Mumbai: ₹90.03 (No change)
Chennai: ₹92.49 (↑ ₹0.09)
Gurugram: ₹87.82 (↓ ₹0.03)
Noida: ₹88.29 (No change)
Bengaluru: ₹90.72 (↓ ₹0.32)
Bhubaneswar: ₹92.92 (↑ ₹0.41)
Chandigarh: ₹82.45 (No change)
Hyderabad: ₹95.70 (No change)
Jaipur: ₹90.82 (↑ ₹0.61)
Lucknow: ₹87.98 (↑ ₹0.17)
Patna: ₹91.66 (↓ ₹0.16)
Thiruvananthapuram: ₹96.48 (No change)
What Consumers Should Know
Fuel prices vary from city to city due to local taxes and transportation costs. Motorists are advised to check daily fuel rates before refueling, especially while planning long-distance travel.
