Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: City-Wise Rates on May 20, 2025
Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged on May 20, 2025. Check latest fuel rates in major Indian cities.
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Oil marketing companies revised fuel rates across India on Tuesday, keeping petrol and diesel prices stable in major cities. Prices are adjusted every morning at 6 am, based on international crude oil rates and currency exchange fluctuations.
Fuel prices have seen no major change since May 2022 after tax reductions by the central and state governments.
City-wise petrol and diesel prices (in Rs per litre) on May 20:
* New Delhi: Petrol Rs 94.72, Diesel Rs 87.62
* Mumbai: Petrol Rs 104.21, Diesel Rs 92.15
* Kolkata: Petrol Rs 103.94, Diesel Rs 90.76
* Chennai: Petrol Rs 100.75, Diesel Rs 92.34
* Ahmedabad: Petrol Rs 94.49, Diesel Rs 90.17
* Bengaluru: Petrol Rs 102.92, Diesel Rs 89.02
* Hyderabad: Petrol Rs 107.46, Diesel Rs 95.70
* Jaipur: Petrol Rs 104.72, Diesel Rs 90.21
* Lucknow: Petrol Rs 94.69, Diesel Rs 87.80
* Pune: Petrol Rs 104.04, Diesel Rs 90.57
* Chandigarh: Petrol Rs 94.30, Diesel Rs 82.45
* Indore: Petrol Rs 106.48, Diesel Rs 91.88
* Patna: Petrol Rs 105.58, Diesel Rs 93.80
* Surat: Petrol Rs 95.00, Diesel Rs 89.00
* Nashik: Petrol Rs 95.50, Diesel Rs 89.50
Fuel price updates in India are based on several market-linked variables.
Main factors influencing petrol and diesel prices:
* Changes in global crude oil prices impact the base cost of fuel in India
* Value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar affects import costs
* Central and state taxes vary and contribute significantly to final pump rates
* Refining costs depend on the type of crude processed and operational efficiency
* Domestic demand and supply dynamics influence fuel pricing trends
Fuel price check through SMS:
* Indian Oil customers: Send RSP followed by city code to 9224992249
* BPCL customers: Send RSP followed by city code to 9223112222
* HPCL customers: Send HP Price followed by city code to 9222201122
OMCs use the dynamic pricing model to align fuel prices with real-time global oil trends and currency shifts, aiming to maintain daily price transparency for consumers.
