Petrol And Diesel Prices Remains Unchanged On April 13 Despite Global Fluctuations

The prices of petrol and diesel have not been revised since April 13, 2026, in India despite fluctuations in the global crude oil market due to political events.

Petrol And Diesel Fuel Prices In Major Indian Urban Centers

No changes have been seen in retail fuel prices in recent sessions. Petrol price is ₹94.77 per liter in Delhi and diesel costs ₹87.67 per liter in Delhi.

The price of petrol in Noida has been observed between ₹94.87 to ₹95.02 per liter, whereas diesel costs ₹88 per liter.

Prices Remain Steady Amidst Fluctuations in Crude Oil Market

The cost of fuel is constant regardless of the fluctuating international crude oil market. The crude oil prices have fluctuated due to geopolitical tensions arising from the relationship between Iran and the United States.

These notwithstanding, changes in the retail prices of fuel in India have not been immediate due to the pricing policy used in this country. 

Pricing of Fuel Prices in India

There are several factors that affect the prices of fuels in India, such as international crude oil prices and foreign exchange rates, because crude oil imports are priced in U.S. dollars. The refinery transfer price is calculated based on international crude benchmarks and currency movements.

To this base price, central excise duty, state-level value-added tax (VAT), and dealer commissions are added. Since VAT rates vary across states, retail fuel prices differ from city to city.

State-Level Variation In Prices

Prices for fuel also fluctuate between states because of the different levels of taxes levied by the local governments. For example, prices for petrol in the states of Bihar and Rajasthan are higher than ₹106 per liter, as are those for diesel in these states compared to metro areas.

Similarly, prices for petrol are higher than ₹106 per liter in the southern states of Telangana and Kerala owing to high taxation.

Prices of fuel have been stable in the last few days without any upward revision as on April 13 from oil marketing companies despite fluctuations in the price of oil internationally.