Petrol, Diesel, CNG Fresh Prices Announced: Know City-Wise Fuel Rates For May 18

Petrol, Diesel Prices on May 18, 2026: Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Monday, May 18, after the Rs 3 hike announced on Friday. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) revise fuel prices daily at 6 AM, aligning them with movements in global crude oil prices and currency exchange rates.

Elevated crude oil prices are putting pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves, given that India imports 85-90 per cent of its crude oil.

Petrol Prices Across Major Cities (May 18, 2026)

City	Petrol Price (Rs/Litre)
New Delhi	97.77
Mumbai	106.64
Kolkata	108.74
Chennai	103.90
Gurgaon	98.29
Noida	98.04
Bengaluru	106.17
Bhubaneswar	104.57
Chandigarh	97.27
Hyderabad	110.89
Jaipur	108.19
Lucknow	97.58
Patna	108.55
Thiruvananthapuram	110.75

Diesel Prices Across Major Cities (May 18, 2026)

City	Diesel Price (Rs/Litre)
New Delhi	90.67
Mumbai	93.14
Kolkata	95.13
Chennai	95.47
Gurgaon	90.77
Noida	91.31
Bengaluru	94.10
Bhubaneswar	96.11
Chandigarh	85.25
Hyderabad	98.96
Jaipur	93.43
Lucknow	90.87
Patna	94.63
Thiruvananthapuram	99.63

Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 across Indian cities on Friday, May 15, amid rising global crude oil prices and supply concerns triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis. In the national capital, petrol price was raised by Rs 3 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel became costlier by Rs 3 to Rs 90.67 per litre.

CNG Prices Across Major Cities (May 18, 2026)

City	Price (Rs/Kg)
New Delhi	Rs 77.09
Mumbai	Rs 81
Ahmedabad	Rs 82.25
Gurgaon	Rs 82.12
Noida	Rs 85.7
Bangalore	Rs 90
Jaipur	Rs 90.91
Chennai	Rs 91.5
Pune	Rs 92.5
Kolkata	Rs 93.5
Lucknow	Rs 95.75
Hyderabad	Rs 97

Petrol Costliest In Hyderabad, Diesel In Thiruvananthapuram

After the latest price hike, Hyderabad recorded the highest petrol rate in the country. Petrol there was priced at Rs 110.89 per litre on May 15, following an increase of Rs 3.39 per litre. Thiruvananthapuram was close behind, where petrol rates stood at Rs 110.75 per litre.

On the other hand, Chandigarh had the lowest petrol price among the listed cities at Rs 97.27 per litre, despite a Rs 2.97 per litre increase. Lucknow and Noida also remained relatively cheaper compared to several metro cities, with petrol prices at Rs 97.58 and Rs 98.04 per litre, respectively.

In the case of diesel, Thiruvananthapuram recorded the highest price at Rs 99.63 per litre after a Rs 3.37 hike. Hyderabad followed with diesel costing Rs 98.96 per litre.

Meanwhile, Chandigarh continued to have the cheapest diesel among major cities, with rates at Rs 85.25 per litre after a Rs 2.80 increase. New Delhi also remained among the lower-priced markets, with diesel retailing at Rs 90.67 per litre.