Petrol and Diesel Prices Today On April 2, 2024: The trend of increase in crude oil prices continues in the international market. Today, crude is trading at $ 84.05 per barrel while Brent crude is trading at $ 87.71 per barrel. Meanwhile, oil marketing companies have released new prices of petrol and diesel for April 2. The good thing is that the effect of rising crude oil prices is not seen on the price of petrol and diesel. If you are leaving home with a car, then check the new rates of petrol and diesel before filling the fuel. New prices of petrol and diesel are updated every day at 6 am in the country.
In India, the pricing of petrol and diesel is subject to influences like freight charges, value-added tax (VAT), and local taxes, resulting in different rates across states.
Petrol-diesel prices in metros (Petrol Diesel Prices)
After this cut, the price of petrol in the national capital (Petrol Price Today in Delhi) is now Rs 94.72 per liter, which was earlier Rs 96.72 per liter. Whereas diesel (Diesel Price In Delhi) is Rs 87.62 per liter, which was earlier Rs 89.62 per liter. Today petrol has become Rs 104.21 per liter in Mumbai, Rs 103.94 in Kolkata and Rs 100.75 per liter in Chennai. Whereas the price of diesel has become Rs 92.15 per liter in Mumbai, Rs 90.76 in Kolkata and Rs 92.34 per liter in Chennai.
Where petrol and diesel became cheap and where expensive (Petrol-Diesel Fresh Rates)
Petrol has become costlier by 0.50 paise in Andhra Pradesh, 0.36 paise in Bihar and 0.17 paise in Chhattisgarh, while fuel prices have fallen marginally in other states including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Let us know at what rate petrol and diesel is available across the country today (Petrol Diesel Price).
Check city-wise petrol and diesel prices on April 2:
Factors Affecting Petrol And Diesel Prices In India
Crude oil price: The primary raw material for the production of petrol and diesel is crude oil, and as such, its price directly influences the ultimate cost of these fuels.
The exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the US dollar: As a major importer of crude oil, India’s petrol and diesel prices are also influenced by the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the US dollar.
Tax: Various taxes on petrol and diesel are imposed by both the central and state governments. These taxes may differ across states, exerting a notable influence on the ultimate prices of petrol and diesel.
The cost of refining:
The final price of petrol and diesel is additionally influenced by the expenses incurred in refining crude oil into these fuels. The refining process can be costly, and the refining expenses may fluctuate based on factors like the type of crude oil utilised and the efficiency of the refinery.
The demand for petrol and diesel: The demand for petrol and diesel can also affect their prices. If demand for these fuels increases, it can lead to higher prices.
Know the price of petrol and diesel through SMS
You can also find out the latest rates of petrol and diesel in your city through SMS. If you are a customer of Indian Oil, then you will have to write RSP along with the city code and send it to 9224992249. If you are a customer of BPCL, then you can get information about the new price of petrol and diesel by writing RSP and sending it to 9223112222. Whereas, if you are a customer of HPCL, then you can find out the price of petrol and diesel by writing HP Price and sending it to 9222201122.
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