Fuel prices across India remain relatively stable today, October 14, 2025, with minor fluctuations observed in select cities. This comes amidst steady global crude oil prices and balanced supply and demand in the international market. Here’s a breakdown of the current petrol and diesel rates in major Indian cities:
Metropolitan Cities:
- Delhi: Petrol prices in Delhi stand at ₹94.77 per litre. There has been no change in price for the past 7 months.
- Mumbai: The petrol price in Mumbai is ₹103.50 per litre. The rate has remained unchanged for the past 10 months.
- Kolkata: In Kolkata, petrol is retailing at ₹105.41 per litre. The price has remained the same for the past 5 months.
- Chennai: Chennai sees petrol priced at ₹100.90 per litre, a slight increase from yesterday’s ₹100.80.
Factors Influencing Fuel Prices:
Petrol prices in India are influenced by a mix of international crude oil prices, currency exchange rates, and domestic tax structures. The stability in prices in recent times can be attributed to stable taxation by the central government and the consistent global crude oil prices.
Global Market Trends:
The global commodity markets are currently experiencing strong fund inflows in the Natural Gas segment, with a rise of over 7% since yesterday. The WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil index is trading around $76.48 per barrel, a slight decrease of $0.6 or 0.8%.
Dynamic Fuel Pricing:
India follows a dynamic fuel pricing system, where prices are revised daily at 6 a.m.. This system was introduced in June 2017 to enhance transparency and curb speculative practices by oil companies.
Diesel Prices:
Alongside petrol, diesel prices also play a crucial role in the Indian economy. Here’s a quick look at diesel rates in the metro cities:
- Delhi: ₹87.67 per litre
- Mumbai: ₹90.03 per litre
- Kolkata: ₹92.02 per litre
- Chennai: ₹92.49 per litre
** эксперт Опиниънс:**
According to experts, the rise in petrol and diesel costs have wide range of impacts on the typical Indian's everyday life. Petrol prices in Mumbai City are getting increasingly fluctuating as crude oil prices rise. As the rupee falls in value against the dollar on a daily basis, petrol price in Mumbai City have increased.
