Fuel prices today: Petrol maintains rise, diesel on hold

Petrol price has maintained its rise with the fuel price increasing again after a brief one day pause on Thursday while diesel holding on to its price line that it has maintained since July 30.

In the international market, the crude price has also remained firm with benchmark Brent crude hovering close to $46 a barrel.

State-owned oil marketing companies increased the price of petrol by 10 paise per litre in Delhi while increasing it by nine paise per litre in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai on Thursday.

According to IndianOil website, petrol prices in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai increased to Rs 81.83, 83.33, 88.48, 84.82 per litre respectively. However, diesel prices are holding steady in these metros at Rs 73.56, Rs 77.06, Rs 80.11 and Rs 78.86 per litre.

Petrol prices have now risen in 10 of the last 12 days and in the national capital, it is now expensive by Rs 1.40 per litre during the period.

Benchmark Brent crude has remained firm and contracts for November delivery on intercontinental exchange has risen to $ 45.75 a barrel. US WTI crude is also holding up at over $43 a barrel.

Fuel rates for the day announced at 6 AM

Petrol and diesel prices, if changed, are updated every day at 6 AM. The new rates come into effect from 6 AM onwards. The price of petrol and diesel almost doubles after adding excise duty, dealer commission and other items.

How to check petrol, diesel prices in your city

You can also know the daily rate of petrol and diesel in your city via SMS. Indian Oil customers can text 'RSP' at 9224992249 and BPCL consumers can write 'RSP' and send the message to 9223112222. HPCL consumers can find out the price by typing 'HPPrice' and sending the SMS to 9222201122.