Petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities remained unchanged on April 6, 2026, continuing a streak of stability amid volatile global crude oil markets influenced by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) like Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) update retail fuel rates daily at 6 a.m., factoring in international benchmarks and foreign exchange rates. In the national capital, petrol is priced at Rs 94.77 per litre and diesel at Rs 87.67 per litre.

This pricing consistency follows similar updates on April 4 and earlier days, with no revisions reported for April 6 despite ongoing disruptions in key maritime trade routes. Retail prices for automotive fuels have held steady, providing some relief to consumers and commuters ahead of state elections in several regions. However, industrial diesel saw a significant hike of Rs 28.22 per litre to Rs 137.81 earlier this month, attributed to rising crude costs.

In Mumbai, one of the costliest metros for fuel, petrol retails at Rs 103.54 per litre and diesel at Rs 90.03 per litre. Kolkata follows closely with petrol at Rs 105.41-105.45 per litre and diesel at Rs 92.02 per litre, reflecting higher state taxes and local levies. These rates impact daily transportation costs for millions in these bustling urban centers.

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Bengaluru, a key tech hub, mirrors this trend with petrol at Rs 102.96 per litre and diesel at Rs 90.99 per litre. Other cities like Chennai (petrol Rs 100.80-101.23, diesel Rs 92.39-92.61), Hyderabad (petrol Rs 107.46-107.50, diesel Rs 95.70), and Ahmedabad (petrol Rs 94.49, diesel Rs 90.16) also report no changes. Drivers in southern and western cities continue to face elevated costs above Rs 100 for petrol.

The steady rates come against a backdrop of global crude benchmarks edging higher due to Middle East conflicts, though OMCs have absorbed fluctuations to maintain domestic stability. Premium variants like XP100 petrol in Delhi rose to Rs 160 per litre recently, signaling selective adjustments for high-octane fuels. With the new financial year underway, economists watch if election dynamics will influence broader pricing policies.

Consumers can check exact rates via OMC apps or websites like IOC's fuel price locator, as minor variations may occur across outlets. This pause in revisions offers temporary respite for vehicle owners, taxi operators, and logistics firms grappling with inflation pressures. Stability in fuel pricing underscores the government's balancing act between global volatility and domestic economic needs.

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