Fuel prices hold steady across major Indian cities; Hyderabad remains highest
Petrol and diesel rates were broadly unchanged on September 22. Delhi petrol was ₹102.12 per litre, versus ₹116.15 in Hyderabad, the highest among listed metros. Brent crude was around $101 a barrel.
What happened
Petrol and diesel retail fuel · Petrol and diesel prices remained broadly unchanged across major Indian cities on September 22. Mumbai petrol and diesel were
Key facts
- National average petrol price: ₹111.21 per litre
- National average diesel price: ₹97.83 per litre
- Mumbai petrol: ₹111.21/L; diesel: ₹97.83/L
- Delhi petrol: ₹102.12/L; diesel: ₹95.20/L
- Kolkata petrol: ₹113.51/L; diesel: ₹99.82/L
What changed
Petrol and diesel prices remained broadly unchanged across major Indian cities on September 22. Mumbai petrol and diesel were ₹111.21 and ₹97.83 per litre, while Hyderabad recorded the highest listed metro rates at ₹116.15 and ₹104.23.
Why this matters
Stable fuel prices support predictable forecourt demand and margins, while Hyderabad’s higher pump rates may warrant localized pricing and volume monitoring.
What to watch
- Brent remaining above $100 per barrel for several weeks or moving above $105-$110.
- Any revision to petrol or diesel retail prices by oil marketing companies.
- Central or state changes in fuel excise duty, VAT or subsidies.
- Freight-rate and delivery-partner surcharge announcements.
- Monthly discretionary retail sales, quick-commerce order values and consumer sentiment in high-fuel-price cities.