Petrol and diesel prices remained mixed across Indian cities on Friday, September 18, 2026. While fuel rates were unchanged in several major markets, some cities recorded noticeable changes compared with the previous day.
In New Delhi, petrol continues to cost ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹95.20 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol is available at ₹111.18 per litre and diesel at ₹97.83 per litre.
Fuel prices can vary from one city to another because the final retail price includes local taxes and other charges. Petrol and diesel rates are revised regularly, making it important for consumers to check the applicable city-wise price before refuelling.
Petrol Price Today: City-Wise Rates
According to the latest available data for September 18, petrol prices showed different movements across major cities.
| City | Petrol Price (₹/litre) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹102.12 |
| Mumbai | ₹111.18 |
| Kolkata | ₹113.51 |
| Chennai | ₹107.76 |
| Bengaluru | ₹110.82 |
| Hyderabad | ₹115.71 |
| Chandigarh | ₹103.14 |
| Jaipur | ₹113.50 |
| Gurgaon | ₹102.97 |
| Noida | ₹101.89 |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹110.49 |
| Lucknow | ₹101.89 |
Mumbai’s petrol price declined marginally from the previous rate, while Bengaluru recorded a larger reduction. Hyderabad also saw a decline. On the other hand, petrol prices increased in cities including Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar and Jaipur.
Among the listed cities, Hyderabad has the highest petrol price at ₹115.71 per litre, while Lucknow and Noida are among the lower-priced markets in this list at ₹101.89 per litre.
Diesel Price Today: City-Wise Rates
Diesel prices also varied across different parts of the country on September 18.
| City | Diesel Price (₹/litre) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹95.20 |
| Mumbai | ₹97.83 |
| Kolkata | ₹99.82 |
| Chennai | ₹99.55 |
| Bengaluru | ₹99.56 |
| Hyderabad | ₹104.23 |
| Chandigarh | ₹89.47 |
| Jaipur | ₹97.78 |
| Gurgaon | ₹95.64 |
| Noida | ₹95.44 |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹100.68 |
| Lucknow | ₹95.36 |
Diesel prices remained unchanged in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Bengaluru’s diesel rate stood at ₹99.56 per litre, while Hyderabad recorded ₹104.23 per litre. Jaipur’s diesel price was ₹97.78 per litre.
Chandigarh recorded a diesel price of ₹89.47 per litre, while Bhubaneswar stood at ₹100.68 per litre.
Why Petrol and Diesel Prices Differ Across Cities
The price paid by consumers is not the same across India because fuel rates include different components such as central excise duty, state-level taxes, dealer commission and transportation-related costs.
As a result, the same litre of petrol or diesel can have a different retail price depending on the state and city. Fuel prices are also influenced by international crude oil prices and currency movements.
For consumers, the most relevant figure is the retail rate applicable at the local petrol pump on the day of purchase.
Petrol and Diesel Rates Today
On September 18, petrol remains priced at ₹102.12 per litre in Delhi and ₹111.18 per litre in Mumbai. Jaipur’s petrol rate is ₹113.50 per litre, while Bengaluru stands at ₹110.82 per litre.
For diesel, Delhi is at ₹95.20 per litre, Mumbai at ₹97.83, Jaipur at ₹97.78 and Bengaluru at ₹99.56 per litre.
Consumers should check the latest city-wise rate before filling up, as fuel prices can vary between markets and may be revised according to the prevailing pricing system.