Petrol and diesel prices remained largely steady across major Indian cities on September 21, with rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai showing little change in the latest available metro city data, according to fuel price trackers.
Global crude prices have remained elevated amid geopolitical uncertainty. Crude oil prices have continuously rallied, with only brief bouts of respite.
Brent crude prices have remained above $100 per barrel for the better half of September. The rally took a breather only recently when Saudi Arabia reportedly transported some crude via the Strait of Hormuz to compensate for the closure of a key pipeline.
City-Wise Petrol and Diesel Prices
New Delhi
Petrol: Rs 102.12/litre
Diesel: Rs 95.20/litre
Mumbai
Petrol: Rs 111.21/litre
Diesel: Rs.97.83/litre
Kolkata
Petrol: Rs.113.47/litre
Diesel: Rs.99.82/litre
Chennai
Petrol: Rs.107.77/litre
Diesel: Rs.99.55/litre
Bengaluru
Petrol: Rs.110.93/litre
Diesel: Rs.98.80/litre
Gurugram
Petrol: Rs.102.97/litre
Diesel: Rs.95.64/litre
Hyderabad
Petrol: Rs 115.69/litre
Diesel: Rs 103.82/litre
The September 21, 2026 (Monday) city-wise figures showed very little change in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, while Gurugram's rates remained flat at Rs 102.97/litre and Rs 95.64/litre, respectively.
Petrol and diesel prices vary across Indian cities largely because of state-level taxes, particularly VAT, along with transportation costs and dealer commissions. Petrol and diesel are outside the GST regime, so state-level taxation contributes to the differences in retail prices.
Recent Government Move On Fuel Exports
The Centre recently reduced export levies on petrol and diesel. Effective September 16, the petrol export levy was reduced by Rs.1 per litre to Rs.0.50 per litre, while the diesel levy was cut by Rs.5 to Rs.20 per litre.
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