{"id":"f-80ae245e0c-843b3fcf-36df-5ed9-8062-14cce90fbc1b","title":"Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On December 16","description":"Petrol, Diesel Price On December 16: Check City-Wise Rates Across India Including In Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.","timestamp":1765858659,"category":"national_v_two","headline":"Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On December 16","modifiedHeadline":"Fuel Prices Updated: See Rates For December 16","subCategories":["scid_2c0dc4ac"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"86","fcSummary":"Fuel prices in major Indian cities on December 16, 2025, are listed, with rates in Delhi at ₹94.72/L for petrol and ₹87.62/L for diesel. Prices are updated daily by OMCs based on global crude oil rates and currency exchange, and can be checked via SMS.","summary":"Fuel Prices Stable: Check petrol and diesel rates in your city today, December 16. Know prices for Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai now.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/news/IN/en/news18/f-80ae245e0c-843b3fcf-36df-5ed9-8062-14cce90fbc1b","sourceUrl":"https://www.news18.com/business/petrol-diesel-fresh-prices-announced-check-rates-in-your-city-on-december-16-9772224.html","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/U_1LE12Zwg60.webp","content":"

Petrol and Diesel Prices on December 16, 2025: OMCs update petrol and diesel prices daily at 6 AM, aligning them with fluctuations in global crude oil prices and currency exchange rates. This daily revision

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promotes transparency and ensures consumers have access to the most up-to-date and accurate fuel prices.

Petrol Diesel Price Today In India

Check city-wise petrol and diesel prices on December 16:

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City	Petrol (₹/L)	Diesel (₹/L)
New Delhi	94.72	87.62
Mumbai	104.21	92.15
Kolkata	103.94	90.76
Chennai	100.75	92.34
Ahmedabad	94.49	90.17
Bengaluru	102.92	89.02
Hyderabad	107.46	95.70
Jaipur	104.72	90.21
Lucknow	94.69	87.80
Pune	104.04	90.57
Chandigarh	94.30	82.45
Indore	106.48	91.88
Patna	105.58	93.80
Surat	95.00	89.00
Nashik	95.50	89.50

Key Factors Behind Petrol and Diesel Rates

Petrol and diesel prices in India have remained unchanged since May 2022, following tax reductions by the central and several state governments.

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) update fuel prices daily at 6 am, adjusting for fluctuations in global crude oil markets. While these rates are technically market-linked, they are also influenced by regulatory measures such as excise duties, base pricing frameworks, and informal price caps.

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Key Factors Influencing Fuel Prices in India

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Crude Oil Prices: Global crude oil prices are a primary driver of fuel prices, as crude is the main input in petrol and diesel production.
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Exchange Rate: Since India relies heavily on crude oil imports, the value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar significantly affects fuel costs. A weaker rupee typically translates to higher prices.
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Taxes: Central and state-level taxes constitute a major portion of retail fuel prices. Tax rates vary across states, leading to regional price differences.
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Refining Costs: The cost of processing crude oil into usable fuel impacts retail prices. These costs can fluctuate depending on crude quality and refinery efficiency.
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Demand-Supply Dynamics: Market demand also influences fuel pricing. Higher demand can push prices up as supply adjusts to consumption trends.

How to Check Petrol and Diesel Prices via SMS

You can easily check the latest petrol and diesel prices in your city through SMS. For Indian Oil customers, text the city code followed by “RSP” to 9224992249. BPCL customers can send “RSP” to 9223112222, and HPCL customers can text “HP Price” to 9222201122 to receive the current fuel prices.

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Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On December 16

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