Petrol Diesel Price Today: New prices of petrol and diesel released amid rising crude oil, know what is the rate in your city on March 30

Every morning when the country wakes up at 6 o’clock, the first thing the middle class looks at is fuel prices. On Monday, March 30, 2026, the country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) have released the latest prices of petrol and diesel. The huge fluctuations in crude oil prices in the international market and the position of the rupee against the dollar have a direct impact on these prices. Whether you are going to office or involved in business activities, even minor changes in fuel prices can spoil your pocket budget.

Today’s petrol and diesel prices in major cities

The prices of petrol and diesel vary due to difference in VAT and local tax rates in different states of India. Today’s rates for major cities are given below:

Main factors determining fuel prices

The prices of petrol and diesel in India do not depend only on crude oil, but there are many complex economic reasons behind it:

Crude Oil: Since India imports most of the oil it requires, higher prices of Brent crude in the global market push up domestic prices.

Dollar vs Rupee: International payments are in dollars. If the rupee weakens, importing oil becomes expensive, the burden of which is passed on to consumers.

Tax Structure: Excise duty imposed by the central government and VAT by state governments together form a major part of the fuel price.

Refining and Logistics: The cost of converting crude oil into petrol-diesel and the freight for transporting it to the dealer are also added to the final price.

Price stability and future path

Oil prices in India have seen a relative stability since May 2022, thanks to tax cuts by the central and state governments. However, currently the increasing tension in the Middle East (Yemen-Israel crisis) and crude oil crossing $116 per barrel may increase the pressure on prices in the coming days. The government and oil companies are closely monitoring the situation so that the common man can be protected from the shock of inflation.

How to check the latest price of your city sitting at home

Now you do not need to go to the petrol pump, you can also know the rates in your city through an SMS:

Indian Oil: By typing “RSP space > city code” 9224992249 send over.

BPCL: By typing “RSP space > city code” 9223112222 send over.

HPCL: By typing “HPPRICE space > city code” 9222201122 send over.