Fuel prices remained largely consistent across most of India on October 21, providing a day of stability for consumers in major metropolitan areas. While petrol and diesel rates saw no fluctuations in most surveyed cities, Noida reported slight increases, highlighting the variation in regional pricing. Despite these localized adjustments, the broader trend for the day was one of stagnation for conventional vehicle fuels.
In the national capital, New Delhi, petrol prices held steady at ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel remained at ₹95.20. Similarly, other major hubs including Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai saw no change in their respective fuel rates. Mumbai recorded petrol at ₹111.21 and diesel at ₹97.83, while Kolkata and Chennai saw prices remain at their previous levels. It is notable that across all fourteen cities monitored for this report, petrol prices consistently stayed above the ₹100 mark.
Regional differences were observed, particularly in Noida, where petrol prices rose by 16 paise to reach ₹102.12, effectively matching the rate in New Delhi. Diesel in Noida saw a smaller increase of 12 paise, settling at ₹95.56, which remains 36 paise higher than the current diesel price in the national capital. Meanwhile, neighbouring Gurgaon maintained its status quo with petrol and diesel priced at ₹102.97 and ₹95.64, respectively.
For those seeking the highest and lowest prices across the country, the data presents a clear divide. Hyderabad recorded the highest petrol price among the listed cities, at ₹116.15 per litre. Conversely, Chandigarh offered the most competitive rates, with petrol at ₹101.54 and diesel at ₹89.47, both of which remained unchanged throughout the day. Other cities such as Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Patna also reported no movement in their fuel pricing.
While petrol and diesel remained stable, the compressed natural gas (CNG) sector experienced more volatility. Prices for CNG rose in nine different locations, with hikes ranging from 50 paise to as much as ₹2. The most significant increases were recorded in Chennai, Mathura, and Meerut, each seeing a ₹2 rise. In Chennai, this brought the CNG price to ₹99.50, while Mathura reached ₹102.00 and Meerut rose to ₹95.50.
Other regions also felt the impact of these adjustments. Mumbai’s CNG price increased by ₹1 to reach ₹89.00, and Bengaluru saw a similar ₹1 rise to ₹98.00. Smaller increments were documented in Bharatpur, Dewas, and Firozabad, where prices rose by 50 paise. Sonipat saw a ₹1 increase, bringing its local rate to ₹95.00. Meanwhile, New Delhi, the National Capital Region (NCR), and Rewari maintained their current CNG rates, with New Delhi and the NCR continuing to offer the lowest prices among the surveyed locations at ₹86.98.
Hyderabad remains at the top of the price index for CNG as well, recording the highest rate among the locations surveyed at ₹112.00. As these fluctuations continue, motorists and transport operators across the country remain attentive to the shifts in regional energy costs, which are often influenced by varying local taxes and distribution logistics. These figures are based on data provided by Goodreturns, reflecting the landscape of Indian fuel pricing as of October 21.
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