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Diesel Price Today in India (Friday, Apr 5, 2024)

Apr 5, 2024
DIESEL Rate in Mumbai₹92.15 / litre

Major Cities diesel Price Today (1 litre)

City
Today's Price
Yesterday's Price
Price Change
₹87.79
₹87.79
₹0.00
₹90.11
₹90.11
₹0.00
₹88.63
₹88.63
₹0.00
₹93.72
₹93.72
₹0.00
₹85.93
₹85.93
₹0.00
₹91.84
₹91.84
₹0.00
₹94.76
₹94.76
₹0.00
₹82.40
₹82.40
₹0.00
₹92.34
₹92.34
₹0.00
₹92.92
₹92.92
₹0.00
₹88.34
₹88.34
₹0.00
₹92.99
₹92.99
₹0.00
₹88.11
₹88.11
₹0.00
₹87.75
₹87.75
₹0.00
₹87.76
₹87.76
₹0.00
₹90.33
₹90.33
₹0.00
₹95.65
₹95.65
₹0.00
₹91.80
₹91.80
₹0.00
₹90.36
₹90.36
₹0.00
₹81.42
₹81.42
₹0.00
₹94.71
₹94.71
₹0.00
₹87.59
₹87.59
₹0.00
₹91.87
₹91.87
₹0.00
₹90.76
₹90.76
₹0.00
₹94.72
₹94.72
₹0.00
₹87.66
₹87.66
₹0.00
₹87.06
₹87.06
₹0.00
₹93.08
₹93.08
₹0.00
₹88.39
₹88.39
₹0.00
₹92.15
₹92.15
₹0.00
₹85.65
₹85.65
₹0.00
₹90.51
₹90.51
₹0.00
₹90.95
₹90.95
₹0.00
₹87.62
₹87.62
₹0.00
₹87.83
₹87.83
₹0.00
₹92.10
₹92.10
₹0.00
₹91.15
₹91.15
₹0.00
₹93.33
₹93.33
₹0.00
₹89.91
₹89.91
₹0.00
₹92.56
₹92.56
₹0.00
₹93.55
₹93.55
₹0.00
₹87.40
₹87.40
₹0.00
₹84.99
₹84.99
₹0.00
₹90.02
₹90.02
₹0.00
₹92.22
₹92.22
₹0.00
₹93.14
₹93.14
₹0.00
₹96.16
₹96.16
₹0.00
₹89.72
₹89.72
₹0.00
₹88.08
₹88.08
₹0.00
₹96.17
₹96.17
₹0.00
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diesel Price in India for Last 10 Days (1 litre)


Date
Price /Ltr
Price Change
2024-04-04
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-04-03
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-04-02
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-04-01
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-03-31
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-03-30
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-03-29
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-03-28
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-03-27
₹92.15
₹0.00
2024-03-26
₹92.15
₹0.00

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Facts about Diesel

Diesel, the fuel powering trucks, agricultural machinery, and many transportation needs, occupies a crucial space in the Indian economy. Its price fluctuations directly impact businesses, farmers, and consumers.

Factors affecting today's Diesel Price In India:

  • Global Crude Oil Price: International benchmarks like Brent and WTI set the base price for diesel, impacting Indian pumps directly.

  • Refining Costs: Processing and transportation costs add to the base price.

  • Taxes: Central excise duty and VAT levied by the government form a significant portion of the final price.

Factors Affecting Diesel Prices in general:

  • Global Oil Market: Factors like OPEC decisions, geopolitical tensions, and global demand directly influence crude oil prices and, consequently, diesel prices.

  • Exchange Rate: A weaker rupee against the US dollar makes importing crude oil more expensive, translating to higher pump prices.

  • Taxes: Changes in government tax policies, like excise duty adjustments, can directly impact the final price consumers pay.

  • Refinery Margins: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) set refining margins, which can slightly affect the final price.

Reasons for Current High Prices:

  • Persistent Global Highs: Global crude oil prices have been on an upward trend for most of 2023 due to post-pandemic recovery, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions.

  • Weaker Rupee: The depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar has significantly increased the cost of imported crude oil.

  • Limited Tax Relief: While the government reduced excise duty in May 2022, further cuts have been limited, keeping pressure on prices.

  • Infrastructure Bottlenecks: Inefficient logistics and storage infrastructure can add hidden costs to diesel transportation and distribution.

  • Environmental Concerns: Increasing focus on cleaner fuels might indirectly push diesel prices higher in the long run.

How Diesel Prices Today in India are calculated?

Unlike the earlier fortnightly revisions, the diesel price dance now happens daily, reflecting the ever-changing global market and rupee's value. Understanding these factors empowers you to make informed decisions regarding your fuel consumption and budget in India's dynamic fuel price landscape
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