Fuel bills got heavier again at the start of September 2026. In Delhi, petrol was hovering around ₹102 a litre and diesel near ₹95, while several cities saw petrol push close to ₹115 and diesel climb past ₹100, depending on local taxes and freight.
What is pushing prices up
Three factors are working together: renewed volatility in global crude oil, a softer rupee that makes imports costlier, and the timing of revisions by oil marketing companies (OMCs), which can hold or pass on changes in steps. Because state VAT and local levies differ, the same litre of petrol can vary by several rupees between neighbouring cities.
How to keep your fuel bill in check
Prices are revised daily and differ city to city, so it pays to check before you fill up or plan a long drive. See today’s petrol, diesel and CNG rates for your state and city, updated daily. Planning a trip? Our toll, fuel & trip cost calculator estimates the fuel and toll for your exact route, and the fuel cost calculator shows your monthly and yearly spend at your mileage — useful for deciding whether a CNG or EV switch is worth it at current prices.
Prices quoted are indicative early-September 2026 figures from public reporting and change daily; always check the live rate for your city.
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