New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices have been trending high in the Indian market for quite some time, impacting the pockets of the common man. Indian petroleum companies raised prices due to tensions in the global market, placing a financial burden on consumers. There has been no change in petrol and diesel prices today, Sunday, September 6.
If you are planning to purchase petrol or diesel, do not delay. We are providing city-wise price details to clear up any confusion. Notably, petrol is selling above the ₹100 mark in most locations.
Check petrol and diesel prices in major cities.
In the national capital, New Delhi, the price of petrol has crossed the ₹100 mark, standing at ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹95.20 per litre. In Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, petrol is priced at ₹111.31 per litre, and diesel is at ₹97.97 per litre.
In Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, petrol is priced at ₹113.51 per litre, and diesel is at ₹99.82 per litre. In Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, petrol is priced at ₹107.78 per litre, while diesel is at ₹99.56 per litre.
In Bareilly, petrol is priced at ₹102.25 per litre, and diesel is at ₹95.46 per litre. In Patna, the capital of Bihar, petrol is priced at ₹113.35 per litre, and diesel is at ₹99.36 per litre.
In Ranchi, the price of petrol is trending at ₹106.12 per litre. Here, the price of diesel is recorded at ₹100.49 per litre. In Agra, the price of petrol stands at ₹101.90 per litre, while the diesel rate is ₹95.02 per litre.
Check crude oil prices.
On September 6, 2026, crude oil prices in the global market are being recorded at elevated levels. As it is Sunday, live trading in the commodity market is closed today. The global benchmark, Brent crude, was seen trading in the range of $95.85 to $96.28 per barrel.
An increase is being observed due to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions to energy supplies via the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the price of US crude remains steady between $91.22 and $91.48 per barrel.
When are petrol and diesel rates released?
For reference, Indian petroleum companies release petrol and diesel prices daily at 6:00 AM, which have a significant impact. These prices are determined based on global crude oil rates and the taxes and VAT levied by various states.
