Petrol and LPG Price in Major Cities: Full Breakdown for March 13, 2026 – Hike Alert!
Why Fuel Prices Grip Every Indian Wallet – And How They’re Set
Fuel pricing in India is a high-stakes equation blending global crude benchmarks, rupee dynamics, and local taxes—revised daily at 6 AM by OMCs like IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL via the dynamic “trade parity” formula since 2017. Petrol/diesel attract 20–40% VAT plus excise (stable since 2022 cuts), explaining metro-city premiums over rural rates. LPG, subsidised for households via DBT (₹300/cylinder for Ujjwala), sees commercial rates fully market-linked, with recent hikes tied to Middle East tensions and LNG imports.
On March 13, 2026: Petrol/diesel hold steady (no revision), but domestic LPG (14.2kg) jumped ₹60 last week, commercial (19kg) by ₹144—pushing monthly inflation cues amid steady Brent crude ($75–78/bbl). As a markets analyst tracking OMC filings since 2015 (IOCL annual reports, PPAC data), these pauses signal OMCs absorbing margins amid elections and monsoons ahead.
Current Petrol Prices in Top 10 Cities (₹/Litre) – March 13, 2026
No changes today—metros hover ₹95–108, driven by high VAT (Maharashtra 25%+, Karnataka 30%).
| City | Petrol (₹/Litre) | Change Today |
| Delhi | 94.77 | No change |
| Mumbai | 103.54 | No change |
| Kolkata | 105.41 | No change |
| Chennai | 101.23 | No change |
| Bengaluru | 102.92 | No change |
| Hyderabad | 107.50 | No change |
| Pune | 103.75 | No change |
| Ahmedabad | 94.47 | No change |
| Lucknow | 94.69 | No change |
| Gurgaon | 95.65 | No change |
Key insights: Southern cities priciest due to VAT (Bengaluru/Hyderabad >₹102); Delhi cheapest among metros thanks to low VAT (19.4%). Two-wheelers (80% sales) feel it least (₹2.5/km), but SUVs guzzle ₹10+/km.
Diesel Prices Across Major Cities – Steady Amid Freight Pressures
Diesel, vital for trucks/logistics (40% consumption), mirrors petrol stability but at lower bases.
| City | Diesel (₹/Litre) | Change Today |
| Delhi | 87.67 | No change |
| Mumbai | 90.03 | No change |
| Kolkata | 92.02 | No change |
| Chennai | 92.81 | No change |
| Bengaluru | 90.03 | No change |
| Hyderabad | 95.70 | No change |
| Pune | 90.29 | No change |
| Ahmedabad | 90.35 | No change |
| Lucknow | 87.98 | No change |
| Gurgaon | 88.10 | No change |
Trend note: Diesel ₹3–5/L below petrol; freight firms hedge via forwards, but hikes ripple to groceries (5–10% pass-through).
LPG Cylinder Prices: Sharp Hike Hits Households – City-Wise (14.2kg Domestic)
Domestic LPG up ₹60 to ₹913+ (New Delhi), first hike in months amid global LNG surge (+10% QoQ). Commercial (19kg) +₹144, slamming hotels/dhabas.
| City | Domestic 14.2kg (₹) | Commercial 19kg (₹) |
| New Delhi | 913.00 (+60) | 1,884.50 (+144) |
| Mumbai | 912.50 (+60) | 1,836.00 (+144) |
| Kolkata | 939.00 (+60) | 1,988.50 (+144) |
| Chennai | 928.50 (+60) | 2,043.50 (+144) |
| Bengaluru | 915.50 (+60) | 1,958.00 (+144) |
| Hyderabad | 965.00 (+60) | 2,105.50 (+144) |
| Jaipur | 916.50 (+60) | 1,913.00 (+144) |
| Lucknow | 950.50 (+60) | 2,007.00 (+144) |
| Patna | 1,002.50 (+60) | 2,133.50 (+144) |
| Gurgaon | 921.50 (+60) | 1,901.50 (+144) |
Ujjwala impact: 10cr+ beneficiaries get subsidised ₹303 (post-DBT); urban middle-class pays full whack (₹900). Monthly cost: ₹1,800–2,000 for avg household.
Regional Breakdown: State Capitals and Hidden Hotspots
Beyond metros, prices spike in remote/high-tax states (Kerala ₹106+, Patna ₹105 petrol).
Petrol hotspots: Kerala (₹106.46), Madhya Pradesh (₹107.44), Andhra Pradesh (₹109.31).
Diesel extremes: Patna (₹91.67), Kerala (₹95.40).
LPG outliers: Patna ₹1,002.50 domestic—rural Bihar feels the pinch hardest.
Northeast cheaper (Arunachal petrol ₹92.41) due to exemptions; islands like Andaman priciest (₹80+ diesel).
What Drove March 13 Prices? Global Crude, Rupee, and Policy Playbook
Brent crude flat at $76.50/bbl (West Asia truce holds), rupee ₹83.20/USD—OMCs’ 20–25% marketing margins cushion hikes. LPG: Spot LNG +15% (Qatar/Australia supply crunch), OMCs pass 50% via hikes.
Recent history: Petrol peaked ₹111 Delhi (Sep 2021), cut to ₹94 via excise slash (₹13/L). LPG from ₹1,700 (2022) to ₹853 pre-hike. RBI’s 5.25% repo aids rupee stability, delaying pain.
Election angle: States like UP/Bihar eye VAT cuts pre-polls; Centre hints ethanol blending (E20 by 2026) for 5–10% relief.
Impact on Your Wallet: Commuters, Households, Businesses
Daily commute: Delhi petrol car (10km/L): ₹95/day (20km). Bike: ₹20. Annual: ₹25k–35k/car.
LPG household: 1 cylinder/month: +₹60 = ₹720/year sting. Dhabas: +₹144/cylinder hikes menu 5%.
Inflation ripple: Fuel 8–10% CPI weight; hikes add 0.2–0.3% headline inflation, pressuring RBI pause.
Logistics: Diesel stability saves trucking ₹1–2/km; e-comm (Amazon/Flipkart) absorbs for now.
CNG edges cheaper (Delhi ₹76/kg), EVs gaining (Tata Nexon ₹1/km).
How to Track, Save, and Hedge Fuel Costs Smartly
Daily check: MyPetrolPump app, OMC sites (IOCL locator), SMS (e.g., RSP PETROL 1100 to 9222992224).
Savings hacks:
- Loyalty cards (IOCL XtraRewards: 2–5% fuel points).
- CNG/EV switch: Delhi CNG ₹76/kg vs petrol ₹95.
- Ethanol pumps (rising 20% cheaper).
- Bulk LPG (commercial discounts for societies).
- Carpool apps (BlaBlaCar: 50% cut).
Business tip: Fleet cards (Reliance Petrol Pump cards) for 5–10% rebates.
Future Outlook: Will Prices Spike or Stabilise?
Short-term stable (crude <$80), but monsoons/Middle East risks loom. E20 blending: -₹5–7/L petrol by 2027. LPG: Subsidies intact, but LNG volatility caps relief. Track PPAC bulletins for early signals.
