Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Fuel prices steady in India on July 25
On July 25, petrol and diesel prices in India stayed the same as the previous day.
The price of Brent crude oil, which is used to make petrol and diesel, went up to $100.69 per barrel because of tensions in Iran.
This is lower than the highest price in April, which was over $120 per barrel.
In Delhi, petrol costs ₹102.12 per litre, and diesel is ₹95.20 per litre.
In Mumbai, petrol is ₹111.21 per litre, and diesel is ₹97.83 per litre.
Other big cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai also have different prices for petrol and diesel.
The government says taxes on fuel help pay for important services, but many people think the taxes are too high.
Fuel prices in India remained unchanged on July 25.
Brent crude oil price reached $100.69 per barrel due to tensions in Iran.
Petrol in Delhi is priced at ₹102.12 per litre, and diesel at ₹95.20 per litre.
Mumbai has petrol at ₹111.21 per litre and diesel at ₹97.83 per litre.
Other major cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai have varying prices for petrol and diesel.
- Who
- Indian consumers and government
- What
- Fuel prices remained steady across India on July 25
- When
- July 25
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to stable global crude oil prices and government taxation policies
Government Perspective
Consumer Perspective
Price Stability
Government Perspective
The government and oil marketing companies have maintained stable fuel prices since May 25, avoiding frequent hikes to prevent economic instability.
Consumer Perspective
Consumers expect further reductions in fuel prices, especially given the recent decrease in global crude oil prices.
Taxation Impact
Government Perspective
The government argues that taxes on fuel are necessary to fund essential public services and infrastructure.
Consumer Perspective
Consumers believe high taxes on fuel are unjustified and contribute significantly to the high retail prices.
- Brent Crude Price
- $100.69 per barrel
- Petrol Price in Delhi
- ₹102.12 per litre
- Diesel Price in Delhi
- ₹95.20 per litre
- Petrol Price in Mumbai
- ₹111.21 per litre
- Diesel Price in Mumbai
- ₹97.83 per litre
- Petrol Price in Hyderabad
- ₹115.73 per litre
- Diesel Price in Hyderabad
- ₹103.82 per litre
- Petrol Price in Kolkata
- ₹113.50 per litre
- Diesel Price in Kolkata
- ₹99.82 per litre
- Petrol Price in Bengaluru
- ₹111.25 per litre
- Diesel Price in Bengaluru
- ₹99.14 per litre
- Petrol Price in Chennai
- ₹109.10 per litre
- Diesel Price in Chennai
- ₹100.92 per litre
Sources
Petrol, diesel prices today, July 26: Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities
Petrol and diesel prices today in Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai on 25 July, 2026
