Fuel Prices on April 20: Updates on Petrol and Diesel Rates Across Major Cities

Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged in Major Indian Cities

Petrol and diesel prices in India have remained unchanged on April 20, 2026, marking the continuation of a prolonged phase of stability in retail fuel prices. Despite intermittent fluctuations in global crude oil markets and currency movements, the three major oil marketing companies (OMCs) in India - Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) - have not revised fuel prices in key cities so far.

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 major metro cities, 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.

The revision of retail fuel prices is 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.