Petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities remained unchanged on April 9, 2026, showing no immediate decline despite the recent US-Iran ceasefire and partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil marketing companies like Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) maintained daily revisions at 6 AM, with rates steady from April 8 levels amid lingering global crude volatility—Brent crude rebounding to $97 per barrel after an initial post-truce plunge. This stability persists even as international tensions ease, reflecting domestic factors like state taxes, rupee fluctuations, and OMCs' inventory strategies.
In Delhi, petrol holds at ₹94.77 per litre and diesel at ₹87.67 per litre, the lowest among metros due to lower VAT. Mumbai sees higher rates at ₹103.54 for petrol and ₹90.03 for diesel, driven by elevated local levies. These figures match April 8 quotes, with no ceasefire-driven cuts materializing despite earlier spikes during Hormuz disruptions that pushed prices toward record highs.
Kolkata's petrol stands at ₹105.45 per litre and diesel at ₹92.02, while Chennai quotes petrol at ₹100.84 and diesel at ₹92.39 per litre—unchanged from yesterday. Across cities, petrol ranges ₹94-105 and diesel ₹87-92, varying by state duties; Kerala and Karnataka exceed ₹100 for petrol amid elections.
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India's fuel pricing follows a dynamic daily mechanism since 2017, factoring global benchmarks, exchange rates, and refining margins, yet OMCs often absorb shocks short-term. The ceasefire optimism faded with Iran's new strait protocols requiring permissions, sustaining supply chain fears and delaying retail relief despite 11 million barrels daily offline earlier.
Consumers in election states like Kerala and Assam watch closely, as unchanged rates fuel political debates despite welfare promises. Analysts predict potential drops if Hormuz normalizes fully post-Islamabad talks, but near-term stability prevails with crude's rebound offsetting truce gains.For real-time checks, use the IOCL app or SMS services; regional variations apply based on transport costs and taxes, underscoring why national averages mask city disparities amid geopolitical flux.
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