Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on 8 October 2026 after state-run oil marketing companies completed their daily price review. For drivers, that means the per-litre fuel budget was steady for the day, although the amount paid still depends on the city, state taxes and the outlet.
Key takeaways
- Petrol and diesel rates in major cities were unchanged on 8 October 2026, according to same-day reports from Livemint and ABP Live.
- In the reported 8 October snapshot, 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, keeping the same fuel basket costlier than Delhi.
- Indian Oil says daily petrol and diesel price changes are effected at 6 am; the published rate is indicative for a location and can vary between outlets.
- An unchanged rate is a one-day position, not a promise that the next review will be unchanged.
8 October petrol and diesel price snapshot
The following figures are a city-level snapshot reported on 8 October 2026. Livemint and ABP Live published matching figures for the cities shown below, while Indian Oil's official guidance says customers should check the indicative rate for their specific location.
| City | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹102.12 per litre | ₹95.20 per litre |
| Mumbai | ₹111.21 per litre | ₹97.83 per litre |
| Kolkata | ₹113.51 per litre | ₹99.82 per litre |
| Bengaluru | ₹111.68 per litre | ₹99.56 per litre |
These are not a single national pump price. The quoted values are dated 8 October 2026 and should be read as the rates reported for those cities on that day. For a live check before refuelling, use the latest fuel-price page rather than relying on an older screenshot or message.
What the unchanged rate means for a fuel budget
The most useful effect of a stable daily rate is predictability for a planned trip. Using the published 8 October petrol rates, a 40-litre refill works out to ₹4,084.80 in New Delhi at ₹102.12 per litre and ₹4,448.40 in Mumbai at ₹111.21 per litre. The difference is ₹363.60 for the same volume, before any variation between individual outlets.
For a diesel vehicle or fleet, a 60-litre fill at the same day's reported rates would be ₹5,712.00 in New Delhi at ₹95.20 per litre and ₹5,869.80 in Mumbai at ₹97.83 per litre. That is a ₹157.80 difference for the same volume. These are arithmetic illustrations based on the published city rates, not a claim about a particular vehicle's tank size or fuel consumption.
For a route-specific estimate, enter the vehicle's mileage and planned distance in the fuel cost calculator. That separates the effect of the pump rate from the effect of distance, traffic and mileage.
Why city prices are different
Petrol and diesel prices vary across India because the final retail rate includes more than the underlying fuel cost. The Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell's current state-tax statement lists different VAT or sales-tax structures for different states and regions. Local charges, transport costs and the retail outlet can also affect the amount shown to a customer.
That is why a headline saying that prices were unchanged does not mean that every driver paid the same amount. It means the published rate for a given city or sales area did not move in that day's review. Indian Oil also cautions that its indicative price may vary from outlet to outlet within a city or town.
Why crude-market pressure still matters
Same-day reporting noted that global crude prices were rising amid supply concerns, while state-run fuel retailers kept major-city petrol and diesel rates unchanged. A delay between a change in international costs and a change at the pump is possible because retail prices also reflect refining, freight, taxes and currency movements.
For consumers, the practical point is to treat a stable price as a daily observation rather than a forecast. If global supply risks persist, the next price review remains worth checking even when the current day's number has not moved. The reverse is also true: a softer crude market does not automatically mean an immediate reduction in every city's retail price.
What to check before the next trip
- Check the rate for the city or sales area where the vehicle will refuel, preferably after the daily 6 am update.
- Keep petrol and diesel calculations separate; the difference between fuel type, mileage and tank volume changes the trip total.
- For inter-city travel, estimate fuel and tolls together in the road-trip planner so a stable pump price is not mistaken for a stable total trip cost.
- Fleet operators can record the date, city, fuel type and litres at each fill. That makes it easier to distinguish a price change from a change in route, load or consumption.
Bottom line
Petrol and diesel prices were steady in major Indian cities on 8 October 2026, with New Delhi at ₹102.12 per litre for petrol and ₹95.20 per litre for diesel, and Mumbai at ₹111.21 and ₹97.83 per litre respectively. The immediate impact is a stable one-day fuel budget; the next useful check is the following morning's city-specific rate.
Sources
- Livemint — Petrol, diesel prices today, October 8: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and more (8 Oct 2026)
- ABP Live — 8 October petrol-diesel rates and city-wise list (8 Oct 2026)
- Indian Oil Corporation — Petrol and Diesel Price (8 Oct 2026)
- Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell — Statement Showing the Actual Rates of State Taxes/GST (8 Oct 2026)
