Today, fuel prices remain very important for all the drivers and common citizens of Uttar Pradesh. As the entire country is gearing up to celebrate the Independence Day and there is an atmosphere of patriotism everywhere, the daily commuters are keeping an eye on the prices of petrol and diesel. Every day at 6 am, the country's government oil marketing companies (OMCs) i.e. Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum update new rates based on the prices of crude oil in the international market. There is slight fluctuation in fuel prices due to difference in VAT and local charges in different districts of Uttar Pradesh. In this special report, we are going to give you complete information about today's accurate and latest figures of petrol and diesel in all the major cities of the state so that you can easily decide the budget of your travel.
What is the average price of petrol and diesel in Uttar Pradesh today?
Talking about the state level, the retail prices of petrol and diesel in Uttar Pradesh have remained in a stable range for the last few days, although minor changes are being recorded continuously. According to today's data, the average petrol price in Uttar Pradesh is hovering around Rs 102.93 per litre, while the average price of diesel remains in the range of around Rs 95 to 99.57 per litre. The impact of fluctuations in crude oil prices in the international market during the last few weeks has been clearly seen on the domestic market as well. Although the government and oil companies try to ensure that there is no sudden huge financial burden on the public during the festive season and national festivals, yet due to variation in VAT rates, the price is not the same in every corner of Uttar Pradesh. In rural and remote districts, prices may be slightly higher than in metros due to added transportation costs.
Latest fuel rates in major cities (Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad and Varanasi)
There is a slight difference in the prices of petrol and diesel from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh to NCR region and Purvanchal. Today, the price of petrol in the capital Lucknow remains between Rs 101.89 to Rs 102.31 per liter, while the price of diesel is around Rs 95.53 to 95.89 per liter. Apart from this, if we talk about Noida and Greater Noida adjacent to the National Capital Region i.e. NCR, then due to competitive rates, petrol is being sold at around Rs 101.86 to 101.96 per liter, and the price of diesel is recorded at around Rs 94.99 to 95.78 per liter. Almost the same trend is being seen in districts like Ghaziabad and Hapur. On the other hand, in big industrial and cultural cities like Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj and Kanpur, due to VAT and local tax, the prices of petrol and diesel are available to the customers with little variation at the local level, due to which the daily office going people and commercial transport drivers have to constantly calculate their pockets.
Movement of crude oil in the international market and its impact on fuel prices.
The retail prices of petrol and diesel in India are directly related to the prices of Brent Crude oil in the global market and the exchange rate of the rupee against the US dollar. In the last few days, the instability in crude oil prices due to global energy supply and geopolitical reasons also impacts Indian refineries and oil companies. Although petrol and diesel prices in India seem to be locked in a stable range for a long time, there are very subtle revisions on a daily basis. Experts believe that if crude prices remain under control in the global market, then consumers will be expected to get more relief from inflation in the coming days. Conversely, if there is a disruption in the international supply chain, local fuel prices may trend upward, affecting freight and daily consumer goods as well.
Amidst the celebration of Independence Day, how heavy is the journey on the pockets of the common people?
On this auspicious occasion of Independence Day, many people plan to go on long trips with their families or visit historical places. At such a time, the current prices of petrol and diesel directly affect the travel budget of the common man. People using car, bike or public transport say that due to these continuously high prices, traveling is becoming a bit expensive, but people are managing it ahead of festivals and national celebration. Commercial vehicle drivers and taxi operators believe that diesel prices remaining above Rs 95 impact the cost of transportation, which ultimately creates indirect pressure on other items of daily use. Efforts are being made by the government to balance the economy through various means, yet the drivers have been demanding for a long time that there should be more control on fuel prices so that the common man can get complete relief.
How to check the exact price of petrol and diesel in your city sitting at home
If you live in any other district of Uttar Pradesh like Meerut, Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Aligarh or Jhansi and want to know the latest and accurate rates of your nearest petrol pump, then you can get this information very easily sitting at home. For this, the major oil companies of the country have provided both digital and offline facilities. Indian Oil (IOCL) customers from their mobile RSP