Petrol, diesel prices announced for January 26: Check latest fuel rates in your city

Petrol and diesel prices on January 26: Even though Brent crude oil prices rose by 3 per cent on Thursday, petrol and diesel prices in India remained largely unchanged on Friday. In the country, petrol prices vary from state to state and range between Rs 96 to Rs 106, while diesel ranges from Rs 84 to Rs 94.

According to government oil companies, in Gautam Buddha Nagar district (Noida-Greater Noida) of Uttar Pradesh, the price this morning was Rs 96.79 per liter, while diesel is being sold at Rs 89.96 per liter. In Chandigarh, petrol and diesel prices remained the same at Rs 96.20 and Rs 84.26 per liter respectively.

In Lucknow, petrol prices stood at Rs 96.57 per liter and diesel prices at Rs 89.76 per litre. In Gurugram, the price was Rs 97.18 per liter and diesel increased by 33 paise to Rs 90.05.

At present, petrol is being sold at Rs 96.72 per liter and diesel at Rs 89.62 per liter in Delhi. Whereas in Mumbai petrol is available at Rs 106.31 and diesel at Rs 94.27 per litre. Whereas in Kolkata petrol is Rs 106.03 and diesel is Rs 92.76 per liter. Whereas in Chennai petrol is being sold at Rs 102.63 and diesel at Rs 94.24 per litre.

In India, oil marketing companies (OMCs) such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum set the prices of petrol and diesel. This is done on a daily basis, and the rates are set according to the price of crude oil around the world.

crude oil prices

Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Thursday to their highest since December after U.S. economic data showed faster-than-expected growth in the last quarter and tensions in the Red Sea disrupted global trade, according to Reuters. Reached the level.

Brent crude futures settled at $82.43 a barrel, up $2.39 or 2.99 percent. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.27, or 3.02 percent, at $77.36.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruption to shipping in the Red Sea corridor remained in focus.

Why are fuel prices different in different states?

Rates for each day, whether new or unchanged, are announced at 6 am on that day. However, these vary from state to state; This is due to parameters like value added tax (VAT), freight charges, local taxes etc.