Fuel Price Update: April 18 - Latest Rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai

Fuel Prices Remain Stable Across Major Indian Cities

Petrol and diesel prices on April 18, 2026, remained largely unchanged across major Indian cities, with state-run oil companies continuing to hold prices steady despite ongoing fluctuations in global commodity markets.

The stability in retail fuel prices reflects a continued effort by oil marketing companies to shield consumers from volatility in international crude oil prices. As a result, petrol and diesel rates at state-run outlets have not seen any immediate revisions. The three major oil marketing companies (OMCs) in India — Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) — revise fuel prices daily to align with global crude oil prices and foreign exchange rate movements. However, prices have remained stable in recent sessions.

In Delhi, petrol continues to be priced at Rs 94.77 per litre, while diesel stands at Rs 87.67 per litre. Prices remain higher in Mumbai, where petrol is retailing at Rs 103.49 per litre and diesel at around Rs 90.03 per litre. Petrol prices remain above Rs 100 per litre in most locations, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, while diesel prices continue to remain below the Rs 100 mark.

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Fuel prices in India are revised daily based on movements in global crude oil prices and changes in foreign exchange rates. Despite volatility in global crude oil markets, petrol and diesel prices in India have remained largely stable over the past few years. Retail fuel prices have seen limited movement since May 2022, when excise duties and state taxes were reduced.

Retail fuel prices are influenced by multiple factors, including global crude oil prices, the rupee–dollar exchange rate, central and state taxes, transportation costs, and demand–supply dynamics. Since India imports a large share of its crude oil, any fluctuation in global prices or currency movements can impact domestic fuel rates.