Oil marketing companies (OMCs) updated petrol and diesel prices on December 24 at 6 a.m., reflecting changes in global crude oil prices and currency exchange rates. Fuel prices in India have remained steady since May 2022 after tax reductions by the central and state governments.

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• Petrol price in Delhi: ₹94.72/litre; Diesel price: ₹87.62/litre.
• Mumbai: Petrol ₹103.44/litre; Diesel ₹89.97/litre.
• Chennai: Petrol ₹100.85/litre; Diesel ₹92.44/litre.
• Kolkata: Petrol ₹103.94/litre; Diesel ₹90.76/litre.
• Hyderabad has the highest petrol price at ₹107.41/litre; Diesel ₹95.65/litre.
• Fuel prices influenced by crude oil prices, exchange rates, taxes, refining costs, and demand.
• Central and state governments use tools like excise taxes and price caps to regulate prices.
• Customers can check fuel prices via SMS; Indian Oil: text “RSP <city code>” to 9224992249.
• BPCL customers: send “RSP” to 9223112222; HPCL customers: text “HP Price” to 9222201122.
• Fuel price updates ensure transparency and reflect global market trends.