{"id":"f-80ae245e0c-8844f830-b3b7-57d7-8900-91263fb3b1a2","title":"Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On January 12","description":"On January 12, 2026, OMCs updated petrol and diesel prices across Indian cities, with rates unchanged since May 2022 due to tax cuts and global crude oil trends.","timestamp":1768205613,"category":"business","headline":"Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On January 12","modifiedHeadline":"Fuel Prices Updated in Your City Today","subCategories":["scid_dad10ecd"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"79","fcSummary":"Fuel prices are updated daily at 6 am by OMCs, reflecting global crude oil and currency changes. Prices vary across cities, with New Delhi at ₹94.72/L for petrol and ₹87.62/L for diesel. Prices are influenced by crude rates, exchange rates, taxes and refining costs.","summary":"Fuel prices steady! Petrol & diesel rates unchanged across Indian cities on January 12, 2026, continuing freeze since May 2022.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/news/IN/en/news18/f-80ae245e0c-8844f830-b3b7-57d7-8900-91263fb3b1a2","sourceUrl":"https://www.news18.com/business/petrol-diesel-fresh-prices-announced-check-rates-in-your-city-on-january-12-ws-l-9824098.html","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/MHu5Z4nSUxu0.webp","content":"

Petrol and Diesel Prices on January 12, 2026: 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 January 12:

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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 January 12

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