Petrol, Diesel and LPG Prices Today: Fuel Rates Stay Unchanged Even as Crude Oil Crosses $100

Consumers received some relief on September 10, 2026, as domestic petrol, diesel and LPG prices remained broadly unchanged despite a sharp increase in international crude oil prices.

Global crude markets have been under pressure amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Brent crude was trading above $101 per barrel on Thursday morning, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was around $96.67 per barrel. Despite this surge in international prices, Indian oil marketing companies have not immediately passed the higher crude cost on to consumers through higher retail fuel prices.

Petrol and diesel prices continue to vary significantly across India because the final retail rate depends on several factors, including state taxes, transportation costs and local levies. As a result, motorists in different cities can pay substantially different prices for the same quantity of fuel.

Petrol and Diesel Prices on September 10

According to rates reported for September 10, petrol in Delhi costs ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹95.20 per litre.

In Jaipur, petrol is available at ₹112.66 per litre, while diesel costs ₹97.78 per litre. Patna continues to be considerably more expensive, with petrol and diesel reported at around ₹112.70 and ₹99.87 per litre, respectively.

Lucknow motorists are paying approximately ₹102.05 for a litre of petrol and ₹99.28 for diesel, while Bhopal's rates are around ₹114.65 and ₹99.74 per litre, respectively.

Fuel prices can vary even within the same city depending on the location and outlet, so consumers should verify the rate displayed at their nearest fuel station before filling up.

Huge Difference Between India's Cheapest and Costliest Fuel

The difference in fuel prices across the country remains substantial.

According to the September 10 rates, Port Blair has some of the lowest fuel prices, with petrol at around ₹88.66 per litre and diesel at ₹84.56 per litre.

At the other end, Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh was reported to have petrol at approximately ₹118.34 per litre and diesel at ₹106.06 per litre.

This creates a difference of nearly ₹29.68 per litre in petrol prices between the cheapest and most expensive locations cited in the latest data.

The wide gap demonstrates the impact that state-level taxation and other local components can have on the final price paid by consumers.

LPG Cylinder Prices Also Remain Unchanged

There has been no fresh revision in the prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders on September 10.

In Delhi, a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹942, while a 19-kg commercial cylinder is priced at ₹2,747.50.

Mumbai consumers are paying ₹941.50 for a domestic cylinder, while the commercial cylinder costs ₹2,701.

In Kolkata, a domestic cylinder is priced at ₹968, while the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder costs ₹2,882. Chennai's domestic cylinder is available for ₹957.50, while its commercial LPG cylinder costs ₹2,916.50.

Commercial and domestic LPG prices should not be confused, as the two categories have different pricing structures and are revised independently.

Why Haven't Petrol and Diesel Prices Risen With Crude Oil?

International crude oil is an important factor affecting India's fuel market because the country depends heavily on imported crude. However, a rise in crude prices does not necessarily translate into an immediate, equivalent increase at petrol pumps.

Retail fuel prices include multiple components beyond crude oil itself. These include refining and marketing costs, central duties, dealer commissions and state-level taxes.

Oil marketing companies can also experience pressure on their margins when international crude becomes significantly more expensive while domestic retail prices remain unchanged.

Ratings agency ICRA has estimated that state-owned oil marketing companies could currently be facing an under-recovery of around ₹5 per litre on petrol and ₹23 per litre on diesel amid the surge in global crude prices.

Why Fuel Prices Differ From One City to Another

Petrol and diesel do not have a single uniform retail price across India.

State VAT and other local taxes are major reasons for the differences. Transportation and logistics costs can also influence how much consumers ultimately pay at a particular location.

This is why petrol can cost less than ₹90 per litre in one part of the country while crossing ₹115 in another.

Indian Oil also notes that fuel rates can differ from outlet to outlet within the same city or sales area. Petrol and diesel prices are updated at 6 am, and customers can check indicative local prices through the company's official facilities.

Crude Above $100 Puts Oil Companies Under Pressure

The bigger concern now is what happens if international crude prices remain elevated for an extended period.

Brent crude trading above $100 a barrel significantly increases the cost environment for Indian fuel retailers. If global prices remain high, pressure on oil marketing companies' margins could continue to increase.

However, this does not automatically mean that petrol and diesel prices will rise immediately. Retail pricing decisions depend on several factors, and short-term fluctuations in crude markets may not always be reflected instantly at fuel stations.

Consumers should therefore avoid assuming that every rise or fall in international crude will produce an equivalent change in domestic pump prices the following morning.

How to Check the Latest Petrol and Diesel Rate

Since fuel rates can differ by city and even by outlet, motorists should check their local price before refuelling.

Indian Oil provides an SMS facility through which consumers can obtain indicative petrol and diesel prices for their location using the dealer code of the concerned fuel station. The company also publishes information on daily fuel pricing through its official channels.

The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas also publishes information related to retail selling prices and the price build-up of petrol and diesel.

Will Petrol, Diesel and LPG Become More Expensive?

For now, the key takeaway for consumers is that petrol, diesel and LPG rates have not seen a major nationwide revision on September 10 despite the spike in crude oil prices.

The situation in international energy markets, however, remains important. If crude prices stay above $100 per barrel for a prolonged period, the pressure on India's oil marketing companies could intensify.

Motorists and households should therefore keep an eye on daily fuel-price updates rather than assuming today's rates will remain unchanged for an extended period.

For September 10, consumers have avoided an immediate increase at the pumps, but with international crude prices elevated, global oil-market movements will remain a key factor to watch in the days ahead.