Petrol and Diesel Price on May 12, 2025: Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) reflect global crude oil prices and currency exchange rates, amend petrol and diesel prices per day at 6 am. These regular updates ensure transparency and provide consumers the most accurate and current fuel price information.
Petrol and Diesel Price on May 12: Petrol diesel price in India today
Petrol and diesel pricesOn 12 May
| City | Petrol (₹/liter) | Diesel (₹/liter) |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 94.72 | 87.62 |
| Mumbai | 104.21 | 92.15 |
| Kolkata | 103.94 | 90.76 |
| Chennai | 100.75 | 92.34 |
| Ahmedabad | 94.49 | 90.17 |
| Bengaluru | 102.92 | 89.02 |
| Hyderabad | 107.46 | 95.70 |
| Jaipur | 104.72 | 90.21 |
| Lucknow | 94.69 | 87.80 |
| Pune | 104.04 | 90.57 |
| Chandigarh | 94.30 | 82.45 |
| Indore | 106.48 | 91.88 |
| Patna | 105.58 | 93.80 |
| Surat | 95.00 | 89.00 |
| Nashik | 95.50 | 89.50 |
In India, after the central government and various state governments decreased fuel taxes, fuel prices have remained stable since May 2022.
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) amend fuel prices per day at 6 am on the basis of fluctuations in global crude oil prices. The government controls these prices through mechanisms such as excise, base pricing and price limit.
Factors affecting petrol and diesel prices in India
- Crude oil prices : As the major raw materials for the production of petrol and diesel, global crude oil prices fluctuations have a direct impact on the cost of fuel in India.
- Exchange rate : India imports an important part of its crude oil, so changes in exchange rate between Indian rupees and US dollars affect fuel prices. Weak rupees usually increases the cost of fuel.
- Tax : Petrol and diesel prices are subject to various taxes levied by the Central and State Governments. These tax states may vary from state to state, which significantly contribute to the final price paid by consumers on the pump.
- Refining cost : The process of refining crude oil in petrol and diesel costs which affects fuel prices. These expenses may vary depending on factors such as the type of processed crude oil and the efficiency of the refinery.
- Demand : The balance of supply and demand plays an important role in determining fuel prices. Prices usually increase due to increasing demand for petrol and diesel, as suppliers adjust themselves according to market conditions.
Learn the prices of petrol and diesel through SMS
You can easily know the latest prices of petrol and diesel in your city through SMS. Indian Oil customers write the code of their city and write “RSP” and send it to 9224992249. BPCL customers can send “RSP” to 92231122222 and HPCL customers can send the existing fuel prices and send “HP Price” to 9222201122.
