Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on Monday, August 24, giving consumers neither additional relief nor a fresh price increase at fuel stations. Oil marketing companies released the latest retail rates in the morning, with motorists continuing to pay the prevailing prices in cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Fuel prices continue to vary considerably between cities because the final retail rate includes multiple components, including central and state-level taxes, dealer commission and transportation costs. As a result, petrol and diesel can be noticeably more expensive in one state than in another.

In Jaipur, petrol continues to cost ₹112.66 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹97.78 per litre. Delhi remains comparatively cheaper, with petrol at ₹102.12 and diesel at ₹95.20 per litre.

Here is a closer look at the fuel prices reported for August 24 and why petrol and diesel rates differ across India.

Petrol and Diesel Prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai

Among the country's major metropolitan cities, retail fuel rates continue to show significant differences.

In New Delhi, petrol is available at ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel costs ₹95.20 per litre.

Consumers in Mumbai are paying ₹111.18 per litre for petrol and ₹97.83 per litre for diesel.

In Kolkata, petrol is priced at ₹113.47 per litre, while diesel costs ₹99.82 per litre.

Meanwhile, Chennai has petrol at ₹107.77 per litre and diesel at ₹99.55 per litre.

These variations mean motorists travelling between states or cities may encounter different fuel prices even when the underlying international crude oil market is the same.

Jaipur Fuel Prices Remain Above ₹110 for Petrol

Motorists in Jaipur continue to face petrol prices above the ₹110 mark.

According to Monday's rates, petrol in the Rajasthan capital costs ₹112.66 per litre, while diesel is selling for ₹97.78 per litre.

With no fresh reduction announced for August 24, consumers will continue purchasing both fuels at the existing rates.

For people who use their vehicles regularly, even relatively small differences in per-litre prices can have a noticeable impact on monthly transportation expenses.

Petrol and Diesel Prices in Major Cities on August 24

The reported fuel rates across other major Indian cities are as follows:

Among the cities listed, Chandigarh has one of the lowest petrol and diesel rates, while Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram remain among the costlier locations.

Why Do Petrol and Diesel Prices Differ Between Cities?

Retail fuel prices in India are influenced by several factors.

The international price of crude oil is an important component because India imports a substantial share of its crude requirements. Changes in the value of the rupee against the US dollar can also influence costs because international crude purchases are generally dollar-denominated.

However, the amount consumers ultimately pay at a petrol pump also reflects taxes and other charges.

State-level taxation is one of the major reasons petrol and diesel prices vary from one location to another. Freight and dealer-related costs can create additional differences.

This is why petrol may cost less than ₹100 per litre in one city while exceeding ₹110 or even ₹115 in another.

Fuel Rates Are Updated Regularly

Oil marketing companies generally publish petrol and diesel prices at 6 am, allowing consumers to check the applicable rates before visiting a fuel station.

Prices can be revised based on market conditions and the pricing mechanism followed by oil companies. However, daily publication of rates does not necessarily mean prices will change every day.

On August 24, the rates reported across the cities listed above remained unchanged.

Consumers Continue to Watch for Price Relief

Petrol and diesel prices directly affect household budgets, particularly for people who depend on private vehicles for daily commuting.

Fuel costs can also influence transportation and logistics expenses, which may indirectly affect the prices of goods and services.

Consumers therefore closely track movements in international crude oil prices in the hope that lower global prices could eventually translate into cheaper petrol and diesel.

However, a fall in crude prices does not automatically produce an equivalent reduction at Indian fuel stations. Exchange rates, taxes, refining and marketing costs, and other pricing components can influence the final retail rate.

For now, motorists in major cities will continue paying the existing petrol and diesel prices, with the next round of rates to be watched for any potential revision.