Current Fuel Prices in India Post Elections: April 30 Update
Fuel Price Update After Elections
As of April 30, following the elections in five states, new fuel prices have been announced. Unfortunately, crude oil prices have surged past $119 per barrel. This morning at 6 AM, major oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil, HPCL, and BPCL, updated their fuel rates. Currently, in Delhi, petrol is priced at ₹94.77 per liter, while diesel costs ₹87.67 per liter. It's noteworthy that retail prices for petrol and diesel have remained unchanged since early April 2022.
Rising Crude Oil Prices
Due to the ongoing Iran-US conflict, crude oil prices continue to hover above $119 per barrel. Before the conflict began, prices were around $70 per barrel. Brent crude is trading above $119 per barrel, while WTI is priced at $106 per barrel.
Government's Stance on Price Increases
The central government has dismissed speculations that fuel prices would rise following the West Bengal assembly elections. They have clarified that there are currently no proposals for such increases. Consequently, there has been no change in oil prices post-elections.
Rumors of Price Hikes
There have been rumors circulating on social media about a government order claiming an increase in petrol and diesel prices by ₹10 and ₹12.50, respectively. However, the PIB fact-check has confirmed that no such order has been issued by the Indian government.
Cheapest Petrol Prices in India
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands: ₹82.46 per liter
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh: ₹90.87 per liter
Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli: ₹92.37 per liter
Daman, Daman and Diu: ₹92.55 per liter
Haridwar, Uttarakhand: ₹92.78 per liter
Rudrapur, Uttarakhand: ₹92.94 per liter
Una, Himachal Pradesh: ₹93.27 per liter
Dehradun, Uttarakhand: ₹93.35 per liter
Nainital, Uttarakhand: ₹93.41 per liter
Source: Indian Oil
Cities with Lowest Diesel Prices
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands: ₹78.05 per liter
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh: ₹80.38 per liter
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir: ₹81.32 per liter
Samba, Jammu and Kashmir: ₹81.58 per liter
Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir: ₹81.97 per liter
Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir: ₹82.15 per liter
Chandigarh: ₹82.44 per liter
Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir: ₹82.64 per liter
Source: Indian Oil
Fuel Prices in Neighboring Countries
The impact of rising crude oil prices is evident in neighboring countries, where citizens are facing high fuel costs. In Pakistan, petrol is priced at ₹133.56, while in China, it stands at ₹125.71 per liter. Sri Lanka has seen petrol prices reach ₹135.13 per liter, and in Nepal, it has climbed to ₹137.13. Bangladesh's petrol price is ₹107.78 per liter, while Myanmar's is at ₹147.25. In Bhutan, petrol costs ₹102.78 per liter.