Petrol Diesel LPG Price Today: Be careful! Fuel prices changed in March, check the new rate of your city before leaving home
Lucknow, Bureau. News that has a direct impact on the common man’s pocket has come to light. With the beginning of March 2026, a big movement is being seen in fuel prices. While on one hand the pressure has increased due to the rise in the prices of crude oil in the international market and the ongoing tension in West Asia (Iran-Israel conflict), on the other hand the prices of domestic LPG have given a big shock to the consumers. Changes have been seen in some cities in the rates released every morning at 6 am today i.e. on March 9, 2026, while the prices have remained stable in the metros. LPG Cylinder Price Hike: Big shock of inflation before Holi. The month of March is becoming heavy for domestic consumers. According to the new rates effective from March 7, 2026, the prices of domestic LPG cylinder (14.2 kg) have been increased by a whopping Rs 60. At the same time, the price of commercial cylinder (19 kg) has also increased by Rs 114.5. Latest rates of domestic (14.2 kg) cylinder in major metros: Delhi: ₹ 913 (earlier ₹ 853) Mumbai: ₹ 912.50 (earlier ₹ 852.50) Lucknow: ₹ 950.50 (with an increase of ₹ 60) Kolkata: ₹ 939 Chennai: ₹ 928.50 Latest prices of petrol and diesel in metros: Despite Brent Crude reaching $ 108 per barrel, today the oil companies at the national level have not made any major change in the prices of petrol and diesel. However, slight variation is seen in some cities of UP like Noida and Lucknow due to local taxes and VAT.CityPetrol (per litre)Diesel (per litre)New Delhi₹94.77₹87.67Lucknow₹95.22₹88.34Noida₹94.88₹87.98Mumbai₹103.54₹90.03Kolkata₹105.41₹92.02Chennai₹101.06₹92.61Why are fuel prices increasing?There are many reasons behind this fluctuation in fuel prices. Global and local reasons are responsible: Global conflict: The supply chain of crude oil has been affected due to the ongoing war in West Asia. Dollar-Rupee exchange rate: Import of crude oil has become expensive due to weakening of the Indian rupee. Logistics and Tax: Due to distance from the refinery and different VAT imposed by different states, the prices in two cities of the same country can vary by ₹ 5 to ₹ 10. How to check the latest rate of your city? You can sit at your home. You can get the latest prices through just one SMS:Indian Oil: Write SMS RSP
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