New rates of petrol and diesel released on March 29, from Delhi to Patna, know what is today’s price in your city: – ..
Like every morning at 6 o’clock, today, March 29, 2026, the country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) have released the latest prices of petrol and diesel. The movement of crude oil in the international market and the position of the rupee against the dollar have a direct impact on our pockets. Whether you are an office-going professional or a freight forwarder, even minor changes in fuel prices affect the budget. It is a matter of relief that prices have remained relatively stable for some time.
Today’s petrol and diesel rates in major cities (29 March 2026)
There is a difference in prices due to different rates of VAT in different states and cities of the country. See today’s latest rates here:
| City | Petrol (₹/litre) | Diesel (₹/Litre) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 94.72 | 87.62 |
| Lucknow | 94.69 | 87.80 |
| mumbai | 104.21 | 92.15 |
| Patna | 105.58 | 93.80 |
| Jaipur | 104.72 | 90.21 |
| Kolkata | 103.94 | 90.76 |
| Bengaluru | 102.92 | 89.02 |
| Hyderabad | 107.46 | 95.70 |
| Chandigarh | 94.30 | 82.45 |
Why do prices differ across states?
The final price of petrol and diesel in India is determined by many factors. the largest part of Central government excise duty And VAT of State Governments It happens. Apart from this, the cost of refining crude oil, dollar-rupee exchange rate and demand-supply of oil in the international market also play an important role. This is the reason why there is a difference in oil prices after crossing the border of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan or Delhi and Haryana.
Why are prices stable from May 2022?
For Indian consumers, prices have been largely under control for the last two years. The decline in prices due to the tax cut by the Central Government in May 2022 and the subsequent reduction in VAT by many states is still intact. Although fluctuations continue in the global crude oil market, domestic companies have protected prices from major shocks.
How to check the latest price of your city through SMS sitting at home
Now you do not need to worry about finding out the rate before going to the petrol pump. You can also know the prices in your city through a simple SMS:
Indian Oil: By writing ‘RSP’ 9224992249 send over.
BPCL: By writing ‘RSP’ 9223112222 Message me on.
HPCL: By writing ‘HP Price’ 9222201122 send over.
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