Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Indian Fuel Prices Hold Steady as Crude Costs Squeeze Retailers
Reports from October 2 to 11 said petrol and diesel prices stayed mostly the same in many Indian cities.
In Delhi, petrol was reported at ₹102.12 per litre and diesel at ₹95.20.
In Mumbai, petrol was ₹111.21 and diesel was ₹97.83.
Some articles gave different prices for Hyderabad and Chennai.
At the same time, crude oil prices in world markets were high and moved up and down.
India imports much of the crude oil it uses, so higher global prices can raise costs for fuel companies.
The articles said that steady pump prices were making it harder for these companies to cover those costs.
Taxes, transport charges and other local factors also contribute to differences in fuel prices between cities.
Reports dated October 2–11, 2026, said petrol and diesel prices remained broadly unchanged across major Indian cities.
Delhi prices were consistently reported at ₹102.12 per litre for petrol and ₹95.20 for diesel; Mumbai at ₹111.21 and ₹97.83.
City figures differ between reports: Hyderabad petrol was listed at ₹115.69 or ₹116.15 per litre, while Chennai petrol was listed at ₹107.76 or ₹107.77.
International crude prices were elevated and volatile; reports cited Brent at about $102.3 on October 3–4, $101.54 on October 8, $103.50 on October 9 and $104.72 on October 10.
Articles said high crude costs alongside largely unchanged retail rates were pressuring oil marketing company margins; ICRA was cited as flagging negative marketing margins.
- Who
- Indian motorists and oil marketing companies.
- What
- Petrol and diesel prices were broadly stable across major cities while reports described pressure on fuel retailers' margins from elevated crude prices.
- When
- Reports covered October 2–11, 2026, with crude-price updates through October 10.
- Where
- Major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
- Why
- Articles attributed margin pressure to high international crude costs while domestic retail fuel prices remained largely unchanged.
Stable Prices for Consumers
Cost Pressure on Fuel Retailers
Unchanged pump prices and company margins
Stable Prices for Consumers
Broadly unchanged retail prices meant consumers saw no immediate increase at the pump during the reported period.
Cost Pressure on Fuel Retailers
Reports said elevated crude costs were squeezing oil marketing companies' margins, and ICRA flagged negative petrol and diesel marketing margins.
- Delhi
- Reported rates: petrol ₹102.12/L and diesel ₹95.20/L.
- Mumbai
- Reported rates: petrol ₹111.21/L and diesel ₹97.83/L.
- Kolkata
- Reported rates: petrol ₹113.51/L and diesel ₹99.82/L.
- Hyderabad discrepancy
- Reports listed petrol at ₹115.69 or ₹116.15/L and diesel at ₹103.82 or ₹104.23/L.
- Chennai discrepancy
- Reports listed petrol at ₹107.76 or ₹107.77/L; diesel was listed at ₹99.55/L.
- Brent crude
- Reported at about $102.3/barrel on October 3–4, $101.54 on October 8, $103.50 on October 9 and $104.72 on October 10.
- Indian Crude Oil Basket
- One October 9 report put it at $120.34 per barrel.
- Factors affecting retail prices
- Articles cited crude prices, the rupee-dollar exchange rate, taxes, transport, refining costs, dealer commissions and demand-supply conditions.
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