Petrol Diesel Price Today: New prices of petrol and diesel released amid rise in crude oil prices, know today’s latest rates from Lucknow to Patna.
Lucknow. Today on the morning of Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the country’s government oil companies (OMCs) have announced new rates of petrol and diesel. Despite the recent rise in crude oil prices in the global market and the position of the rupee against the dollar, fuel prices in the Indian market currently remain stable. However, due to different VAT and freight charges imposed by the states, the prices of petrol and diesel differ in every city. In the reporter style of Amar Ujala, understand what is the condition of oil in your city today and what changes can happen in the coming days. Condition of metropolitan cities: Cheapest oil in Delhi, most expensive in Hyderabad. Even today the prices in the four major metros of the country are at the same level as yesterday. The price of petrol is lowest in Delhi, while it remains the highest in Hyderabad. New Delhi: Petrol ₹94.72 | Diesel ₹87.62 Mumbai: Petrol ₹104.21 | Diesel ₹92.15 Kolkata: Petrol ₹103.94 | Diesel ₹90.76 Chennai: Petrol ₹100.75 | Diesel ₹92.34[Image showing a close-up of a digital display at a fuel station in India, reflecting today’s stable prices against a backdrop of the morning sun]Latest rates of UP, Bihar and other major cities From Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow to Bihar’s Patna, today’s prices are as follows: Lucknow: Petrol ₹94.69 | Diesel ₹87.80 Patna: Petrol ₹105.58 | Diesel ₹93.80Jaipur: Petrol ₹104.72 | Diesel ₹90.21 Bengaluru: Petrol ₹102.92 | Diesel ₹89.02Hyderabad: Petrol ₹107.46 | Diesel ₹95.70 Chandigarh: Petrol ₹94.30 | Diesel ₹82.45 Indore: Petrol ₹106.48 | Diesel ₹91.88 Why is there stability? Mathematics of International Market: No major change has been seen in the prices of petrol and diesel in India since May 2022. Tax cuts: Tax reduction from time to time by the Central and many state governments has helped in keeping the prices stable. Impact of Crude Oil: Currently Brent crude has reached close to $69 and there is nervousness in the market due to the increasing tension between Iran-US. If this rally continues, the pressure on oil companies to raise prices may increase. Rupee movement: We import most of our oil, so the weakness of the rupee against the dollar also makes fuel expensive. Today’s other important commodity news SectorMain UpdateCrude OilCrude oil hot from Iran’s naval drill ahead of US talks, prices rise. Gold & SilverGold’s shine fades, price slips below ₹ 1.55 lakh. SugarGovernment gives green to additional export of sugar. Jhandi, mills will get relief. Know the rate of your city at home with just one SMS. If you want to check the price on your phone before going to the petrol pump, then it is very easy: Indian Oil: Write “RSP
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