Petrol-Diesel Prices 8 April 2026: Fluctuations in crude oil prices persist following the conflict in the Middle East. The situation has deteriorated significantly since the outbreak of hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Crude oil prices surged from $71 per barrel to over $100. However, following the declaration of a ceasefire, a decline in crude oil prices has been recorded.
It is worth noting that the conflict has exacerbated the fuel crisis across Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, the Government of India has reduced the excise duty on petrol from ₹13 to ₹3, and on diesel from ₹10 to zero. Consequently, it remains to be seen whether oil marketing companies will pass these reductions on to consumers by lowering fuel prices.
As is the daily routine in India, government-owned oil marketing companies released the new nationwide prices for petrol and diesel at 6:00 AM today, April 8, 2026. Fuel prices in India are updated daily, with changes determined by factors such as international crude oil rates, the Rupee-Dollar exchange rate, taxes, and dealer margins. Let us take a look at the latest fuel prices for today.
Petrol-Diesel News: Check the Latest Petrol and Diesel Rates
| City | Price 1 | Price 2 |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 794.77 | 87.67 |
| Kolkata | 105.41 | 92.02 |
| Mumbai | 103.54 | 90.03 |
| Gurgaon | 95.51 | 87.98 |
| Noida | 95.05 | 88.19 |
| Bangalore | 102.99 | 91.06 |
| Bhuvneshwar | 101.19 | 92.76 |
| Chandigarh | 94.30 | 82.45 |
| Hyderabad | 94.30 | 95.70 |
| Jaipur | 107.45 | 90.21 |
| Lucknow | 104.72 | 87.81 |
| Patna | 94.69 | 91.49 |
Petrol-Diesel Prices 8 April 2026: How to Check Petrol and Diesel Rates from Home
| Method | How to check |
|---|---|
| By SMS | IOC : RSP <City Code> Send to 9224992249 BPCL : RSP <City Name> Send to 9223112222 HPCL : HPPRICE <City Name> Send to 9222201122 |
| official website | Visit the website of the respective oil company and select the city in the “Fuel Price” section |
| Mobile App | Download the official app of the company and select your city |
| Google Search | Type in Google: “ Petrol price in + your city name” |
| News App/TV | Check daily fuel rates on news apps or TV channels |
Petrol-Diesel Excise Duty: Why haven’t petrol and diesel prices dropped despite the reduction in excise duty?
Petrol and diesel prices have not become cheaper despite the reduction in excise duty because state-run oil companies—such as IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL are utilising the benefit of this relief to recoup their past losses (under-recoveries) rather than lowering prices. Meanwhile, private retailers like Nayara Energy have raised petrol and diesel prices to cover their costs, thereby failing to provide any relief to consumers.
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