New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices are revised daily across the country, and this trend was observed on Sunday, July 20, 2025. While fuel has become more expensive in some cities, consumers in many places have received some relief. However, petrol and diesel prices remain stable in major metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
International Market Declines, Mixed Impact on Domestic Rates
The trend of declining crude oil prices continues at the international level.
- WTI Crude fell by 0.30% to $67.34 per barrel.
- Brent Crude fell by 0.35% to reach $69.28 per barrel.
However, the impact of this decline has been limited in the domestic retail market. Fuel prices vary from city to city.
Which Cities Saw an Increase in Petrol and Diesel Prices?
On Sunday, an increase in petrol and diesel prices was recorded in several cities:
- Noida / Greater Noida
- Petrol: ₹95.12 per liter (increase of 35 paise)
- Diesel: ₹88.29 per liter (40 paise more expensive)
- Gurugram
- Petrol: ₹95.84 per liter (40 paise more expensive)
- Diesel: ₹88.29 per liter (39 paise more expensive)
- Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
- Petrol: ₹101.35 per liter (increase of 19 paise)
- Diesel: ₹92.92 per liter (18 paise more expensive)
Fuel Becomes Cheaper Here
A decrease in petrol and diesel prices has also been recorded in some cities:
- Jaipur (Rajasthan)
- Petrol: ₹104.72 per liter (68 paise cheaper)
- Diesel: ₹92.21 per liter (61 paise cheaper)
- Patna (Bihar)
- Petrol: ₹105.58 per liter (2 paise cheaper)
- Diesel: ₹91.82 per liter (1 paisa cheaper)
Prices Stable in the Four Metro Cities
Petrol and diesel prices are stable in the four major metropolitan cities of the country:
| City | Petrol (₹/Liter) | Diesel (₹/Liter) |
| Delhi | ₹94.77 | ₹87.67 |
| Mumbai | ₹103.50 | ₹90.23 |
| Kolkata | ₹105.41 | ₹92.02 |
| Chennai | ₹100.90 | ₹92.49 |
Prices Change Daily, How is the Rate Determined?
Petrol and diesel prices in the country are updated every day at 6 am. They are calculated keeping in mind international crude oil prices, foreign exchange rates, and taxes. Prices also vary in each state due to different VAT rates.
