Petrol and diesel prices were unchanged across major Indian metros on 25 Oct 2026, according to current city-rate tables. For drivers, the important difference is still local taxation: petrol in Mumbai is ₹9.09 per litre above Delhi, affecting longer trips and monthly fuel budgets.
Key takeaways
- As of 25 Oct 2026, petrol was ₹102.12 per litre and diesel ₹95.20 per litre in New Delhi.
- Mumbai petrol was ₹111.21 per litre and diesel ₹97.83 per litre on the same date.
- Chennai and Kolkata remained higher than Delhi for both fuels, with no daily movement reported in the metro check.
- The Delhi-Mumbai petrol difference works out to ₹727 on an illustrative 1,200-km trip at 15 km per litre.
Metro fuel prices on 25 Oct
The table below brings together the four metro rates shown in the 25 Oct city checks. TimesAuto and CarBike360 both reported no change in the main metro petrol and diesel rates; the figures are retail rates in ₹ per litre and are dated 25 Oct 2026.
| City | Petrol (₹/litre) | Diesel (₹/litre) | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 102.12 | 95.20 | No change |
| Mumbai | 111.21 | 97.83 | No change |
| Chennai | 107.76 | 99.55 | No change |
| Kolkata | 113.51 | 99.82 | No change |
New Delhi therefore had the lowest petrol and diesel rates among these four metros on 25 Oct 2026. The widest petrol gap in this comparison was between Mumbai and New Delhi: ₹111.21 minus ₹102.12 equals ₹9.09 per litre. For diesel, the corresponding gap was ₹2.63 per litre.
What the gap means for a road trip
A city-rate difference becomes easier to see when it is translated into a trip budget. Consider an illustrative 1,200-km petrol journey in a car returning 15 km per litre. The assumed trip would use 80 litres. At the 25 Oct 2026 rates, that is about ₹8,170 in New Delhi and ₹8,897 in Mumbai, a difference of roughly ₹727. These are calculations from the published rates, not a promise of actual consumption; traffic, speed, load, air-conditioning and route conditions can change the result.
Using the same 1,200-km and 15-km-per-litre illustration for diesel gives about ₹7,616 in New Delhi and ₹7,826 in Mumbai, a difference of roughly ₹210. Drivers planning a cross-city journey can put their vehicle's real efficiency into the fuel cost calculator for a more relevant estimate.
Why one city can be costlier than another
Petrol and diesel are not sold at one uniform national pump price. State VAT, local levies, freight and dealer-level costs can change the final retail rate by city. That is why a stable national benchmark can still produce a visible difference between two places.
IndianOil says daily price changes are effected at 6 am and provides an SMS method for checking an indicative petrol or diesel rate for a specific dealer code. The official IndianOil price guidance also notes that the indicative price can vary between outlets. This matters when a rate page and the pump display do not match to the last paise.
What drivers should check before refuelling
- Check the destination and departure-city rate on the live fuel prices page rather than assuming a nearby city's price applies.
- Use the pump display as the final reference, especially when refuelling outside a city centre or near a state border.
- For a long journey, estimate the full fuel requirement before leaving and compare it with the vehicle's recent real-world efficiency.
- Use the road-trip planner when fuel, tolls and route distance need to be considered together.
What to watch next
The next daily update can move independently by city because local taxes and freight components differ. For now, the 25 Oct 2026 check shows stable petrol and diesel rates in these four metros, not a nationwide price cut or hike. Any change should be assessed using the dated rate for the exact city and fuel type, rather than a national headline alone.
Sources
- TimesAuto — Petrol, Diesel & CNG Prices Today in India — 25 Oct 2026.
- CarBike360 — Fuel Prices in India Today - All Cities — 25 Oct 2026.
- Indian Oil Corporation — Petrol and Diesel Price — accessed 25 Oct 2026.
