As of August 18, 2025, petrol and diesel prices remain a significant factor impacting household budgets and the broader economy across India. Daily price revisions by oil companies, influenced by international crude oil prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate, continue to shape the fuel costs in various cities.
In Delhi, the diesel price stands at ₹87.67 per litre, which remained unchanged from the previous day and the previous month. Throughout August 2025, diesel prices in Delhi have fluctuated slightly, hovering around ₹87.63, with a high of ₹87.67 and a low of ₹87.62. Petrol prices were not specified in the search results.
In Mumbai, the diesel price is ₹90.03 per litre, also unchanged from the previous day but a decrease of ₹2.12 from August 1st. The diesel prices in Mumbai during August 2025 have fluctuated between ₹90.03 and ₹92.15. Petrol prices were not specified in the search results.
In Chennai, petrol costs ₹100.82 per litre, and diesel is priced at ₹92.52 per litre; these prices have remained largely stable.
These prices reflect the interplay of various factors, including global crude oil prices, the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the US dollar, and government policies regarding excise duty and VAT. The recent increase in excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹2 per litre, implemented on April 7, has also contributed to the current pricing structure.
Fluctuations in diesel prices have a cascading effect on the economy. The majority of commercial vehicles rely on diesel, so rising prices increase transportation costs, which, in turn, puts upward pressure on commodity prices. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may then modulate interest rates to mitigate inflationary pressures, leading to higher borrowing costs.
Across the Telugu states, the prices as of today are: * In Hyderabad, petrol is ₹107.46 per litre and diesel is ₹95.70 per litre. * In Vishakhapatnam, petrol is ₹108.38 per litre and diesel is ₹96.26 per litre. * In Vijayawada, the prices were not specified in the search results.
