Petrol and Diesel Rate Today, 5 July- Some cities see revision; Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities

Petrol and Diesel Rate Today, 5 July: Some cities see revision; Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities

Petrol and Diesel Rate Today in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad: Petrol and diesel prices were largely constant on Wednesday, 5 July across New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. Petrol rates and diesel rates have been steady over the last few months. However, individual cities see fluctuations in their prices every day. The prices of petrol and diesel change state by state, depending upon various criteria such as Value Added Tax (VAT), freight charges, local taxes, etc.

In Rajasthan, petrol price dropped by 81 paise and diesel was cheaper by 73 paise. Petrol has become cheaper by 50 paise and diesel by 49 paise in Chhattisgarh. There were minor tweaks in the prices of petrol and diesel in Bihar, Himachal, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Last month, the Punjab government raised the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel prices. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government increased petrol prices by 92 paise and diesel prices by 88 paise for retail customers. As a result, the price of one litre of petrol in the state will now be Rs 98.65, while diesel will be priced at Rs 88.95 per litre in Chandigarh.

Currently in Delhi, the price of petrol stands at Rs 96.72 per liter, while diesel is being sold at Rs 89.62 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol demands a higher price of Rs 106.31 per liter, with diesel following suit at Rs 94.27 per litre. Meanwhile, in Kolkata, the cost of petrol amounts to Rs 106.31 per liter, with diesel priced at Rs 92.76 per liter. In Chennai, petrol is available at Rs 102.63 per liter, while diesel can be obtained at Rs 94.24 per liter. Here’s a look at fuel prices in other cities:

Petrol, diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, GurugramBengaluru:Petrol rate: Rs 101.94 per litre,Diesel rate: Rs 87.89 per litreChandigarh:Petrol rate: Rs 98.65 per litre, Diesel rate: Rs 88.95 per litreChennai:Petrol rate: Rs 102.63 per litre, Diesel rate: Rs 94.24 per litreGurugram:Petrol rate: Rs 97.04 per litre, Diesel rate: Rs 89.91 per litreKolkata:Petrol rate: Rs 106.03 per litre, Diesel rate: Rs 92.76 per litreLucknow:Petrol rate: Rs 96.57 per litre, Diesel rate: Rs 89.76 per litreMumbai:Petrol rate: Rs 106.31 per litre, Diesel rate: Rs 94.27 per litreNew Delhi:Petrol rate: Rs 96.72 per litre, Diesel rate: Rs 89.62 per litreNoida:Petrol rate: Rs 96.65 per litre, Diesel rate: Rs 89.82 per litre

Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) revise their petrol price and diesel price daily in line with international benchmark prices and forex rates. Any changes in petrol price and diesel price are implemented from 6 am every day. “Oil companies will be in a position to look at the issue of reducing petrol and diesel prices if the international crude cost remains stable and these firms have a good next quarter,” said Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently.