Petrol and Diesel Prices in India, September 2026: What It Costs to Drive Now
AUTOFY DESK 17 September 2026 • 6 min read
⚡ THE QUICK ANSWER
As of 14 September 2026, Delhi petrol is Rs 102.12/L and diesel Rs 95.20/L; prices are steady and revise daily.
Approximate running cost per km: petrol Rs 6.4, diesel Rs 4.8, CNG Rs 3.4, EV (home charge) Rs 1.3.
For high-mileage drivers, CNG and EV comfortably justify their price premium over petrol.
Correct tyre pressure, timely service and gentle driving cut fuel bills without changing your car.
Petrol in Delhi is Rs 102.12 a litre and diesel is Rs 95.20 as of 14 September 2026, almost exactly where they have sat all year. Here is what fuel actually costs across the metros right now, and what it means for your monthly running bill.
Petrol and diesel prices in India today
Retail fuel prices have stayed remarkably steady through 2026. Public-sector oil companies revise rates daily at 6 a.m., but the day-to-day moves have been tiny. Here are the latest pump prices in the six big metros.
City
Petrol (Rs/L)
Diesel (Rs/L)
Delhi
102.12
95.20
Mumbai
111.21
97.83
Kolkata
113.51
99.82
Chennai
107.77
99.55
Bengaluru
111.68
99.56
Hyderabad
116.15
104.23
Pump prices as of 14 September 2026. Rates revise daily and vary by state VAT. | Source: CarDekho fuel price tracker (14 Sep 2026)
What it really costs to drive: running cost per km
The pump price only matters alongside mileage. Using Delhi rates, here is the fuel cost per kilometre for typical mid-size cars on each fuel. CNG and electric remain dramatically cheaper to run, which is why they keep winning high-usage buyers.
On these numbers a petrol car costs roughly Rs 6.4 a km, a diesel about Rs 4.8, CNG around Rs 3.4 and an EV charged at home just over Rs 1. For 1,500 km a month, that is about Rs 9,600 on petrol versus under Rs 2,000 on electricity, a gap that easily pays back an EV or CNG premium for high-mileage users.
⚠ The catch
Figures assume steady mileage and home EV charging. Real-world petrol and diesel efficiency drops in city traffic, and fast-charging an EV on the highway costs far more than charging at home. Match the fuel to how and where you actually drive.
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★ Autofy verdict
Fuel prices are flat, but they are not low, so efficiency still pays. Petrol at over Rs 100 a litre in every metro means CNG and EVs make hard financial sense for high-mileage drivers, while correct tyre pressure and gentle driving cut costs for everyone else.
Frequently asked questions
What is the petrol price in India today?
As of 14 September 2026, petrol is about Rs 102.12/L in Delhi, Rs 111.21 in Mumbai, Rs 113.51 in Kolkata and Rs 116.15 in Hyderabad. Prices revise daily at 6 a.m.
Why are fuel prices not changing much?
Retail petrol and diesel prices in India have been held broadly steady through 2026 despite fluctuations in international crude, currency and taxes.
Which fuel is cheapest to run?
Electric is cheapest at roughly Rs 1.3/km when charged at home, followed by CNG at about Rs 3.4/km, diesel at Rs 4.8/km and petrol at Rs 6.4/km.
Is a diesel or CNG car worth it now?
For high monthly running (well over 1,000-1,500 km), the lower per-km cost of diesel, CNG or EV can pay back their higher purchase price. For low usage, an efficient petrol car is often the better value.
How can I reduce my fuel cost?
Keep tyres correctly inflated, service on time, remove unused roof carriers, and drive smoothly. These simple steps can improve real-world mileage by several percent.
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