Fuel prices today present a mixed reality for Indian consumers. Despite global crude oil prices spiking dramatically to near $98 per barrel, domestic retail rates for petrol and diesel remain strictly unchanged. However, households and businesses are feeling the pinch elsewhere, as domestic LPG cylinder prices recently surged by ₹60, alongside minor but steady increments in CNG rates.
Current Delhi Fuel Rates: A Snapshot
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have kept the baseline auto fuel prices frozen. For residents in the national capital, the cost of commuting via traditional combustion engines has not fluctuated in months.
| Fuel Type | Unit | Retail Rate (Today) |
| Petrol | Per Litre | ₹94.77 |
| Diesel | Per Litre | ₹87.67 |
| CNG | Per Kg | ₹77.09 |
| Domestic LPG (14.2kg) | Per Cylinder | ₹913.00 |
| Commercial LPG (19kg) | Per Cylinder | ₹1,884.50 |
| Auto Gas | Per Litre | ₹64.80 |
| Kerosene | Per Litre | Kerosene-free city |
Fuel Prices Today in Major Indian Cities
Retail rates vary significantly across different metropolitan regions. These differences are primarily driven by state-level Value Added Tax (VAT), localized transportation logistics, and varying dealer commissions.
| City | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) | CNG (₹/Kg) | LPG (14.2kg Domestic) |
| New Delhi | ₹94.77 | ₹87.67 | ₹77.09 | ₹913.00 |
| Mumbai | ₹103.54 | ₹90.03 | ₹77.00 | ₹912.50 |
| Kolkata | ₹105.41 | ₹92.02 | ₹93.50 | ₹939.00 |
| Chennai | ₹100.90 | ₹92.48 | ₹91.50 | ₹928.50 |
| Bengaluru | ₹102.96 | ₹90.99 | ₹90.10 | ₹915.50 |
| Hyderabad | ₹107.50 | ₹95.70 | ₹96.00 | ₹965.00 |
Global Crude Spikes: The Market Disconnect
International energy markets are experiencing extreme volatility. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have triggered aggressive daily advances in raw material costs. Consequently, Brent crude recently jumped over 7%.
| Commodity | Price | Daily Change |
| Brent Crude | $98.84 per barrel | +7% |
| WTI Crude | $93.43 per barrel | +8% |
| Natural Gas | ~$3.24/MMBtu | NA |
Domestic Impact: Indian OMCs are currently absorbing these heavy international crude hikes for petrol and diesel. However, the domestic LPG hike specifically reflects these escalating import costs.
Crude Oil (CLW00) Price Chart Breakdown:
- 11 Mar, 2:00 pm: $86.50
- 11 Mar, 7:00 pm: $88.00
- 12 Mar, 12:00 am: $91.00
- 12 Mar, 5:00 am: $91.84
Market context notes an Open of $87.46, climbing to a High of $93.39 before settling around daily changes of +6.70%.
Six-Month Trend Analysis: Stability vs. Volatility
Analyzing the trailing six months from September 2025 to March 2026 reveals distinct strategies applied to different fuel categories.
1. Petrol & Diesel: The “Stability” Phase
Government policy and active cost absorption by OMCs have insulated the average motorist from a 7–10% daily spike in global markets.
| Period | Petrol (Delhi) | Diesel (Delhi) |
| September 2025 | ₹94.77 | ₹87.67 |
| March 2026 | ₹94.77 | ₹87.67 |
| 6-Month Change | 0% | 0% |
2. LPG: The Sudden Spike
Cooking gas has absorbed the brunt of the volatility. After remaining flat through late 2025 and early 2026, prices broke upward sharply in March.
| Period | LPG (14.2kg Delhi) | Change |
| Sept 2025 – Feb 2026 | ₹853.00 | Stable |
| March 7, 2026 | ₹913.00 | +₹60 |
| 6-Month Change | +₹60 (7%) | NA |
Note: Commercial LPG has seen even more aggressive monthly revisions, climbing by ₹114.50 in March alone to hit ₹1,883 in Delhi. This directly pressures operating margins for local restaurants and hotels.
3. CNG: Steady Upward Drift
Unlike the flatlining of liquid auto fuels, CNG has seen minor, incremental adjustments driven by domestic gas allocation policies.
| Period | CNG (Delhi per kg) | Change |
| September 2025 | ₹74.59 | NA |
| December 2025 | ₹76.59 | +₹2.00 |
| March 2026 | ₹77.09 | +₹0.50 |
| 6-Month Change | +₹2.50 (3.3%) | NA |
4. International Crude Oil (Market Context)
To understand the OMC burden, we must look at the raw material pricing delta.
| Period | Brent Crude Average |
| September 2025 | $64.54 per barrel |
| January 2026 | $70.69 per barrel |
| March 2026 (Peak) | $98.98 per barrel (March 9) |
| Current | ~$93.72 per barrel |
What This Means for Consumers Today
Motorists are currently shielded. The extended price freeze offers massive relief at the pump, even as OMCs take on severe financial pressure behind the scenes. However, households must adjust their monthly budgets for the ₹60 LPG hike. Meanwhile, despite the slight 3.3% drift upward over six months, CNG remains the most cost-effective mobility solution for daily commuters.
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