Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates in Your City on August 30, 2025
Overview
On August 30, 2025, fuel prices across India remain largely stable, with the daily revision mechanism yielding only marginal fluctuations in a few cities. Prices for petrol and diesel continue to reflect global crude rates, currency movements, and tax structures.
Why Prices Adjust Every Day
Since June 2017, India follows a Dynamic Fuel Pricing system, whereby Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) update petrol and diesel rates daily at 6 a.m. based on changes in international crude prices, the rupee-to-US-dollar exchange rate, and refining & distribution costswww.ndtv.com+1.
Yet a significant portion—around 45–55%—of the retail price is due to central excise duty and state VAT, which vary from state to stateWikipediaBusiness Connect Magazine.
City-Wise Price Snapshot (August 30, 2025)
According to data compiled from CarDekho, NDTV, v3cars, Mathrubhumi, and Business Connect India, here are the updated prices:
| City | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹94.77 | ₹87.67 | Unchanged |
| Mumbai | ₹103.50 | ₹90.03 | Unchanged |
| Kolkata | ₹105.41 | ₹92.02 | Unchanged |
| Chennai | ₹100.80 | ₹92.39 | Unchanged |
| Bangalore | ₹102.92 | ₹90.99 | Unchanged |
| Hyderabad | ₹107.46 | ₹95.70 | Unchanged |
| Gujarat (Ahmedabad) | ₹94.49 | ₹90.17 | Unchanged |
| Jaipur | ₹104.72 | ₹90.21 | Petrol ↑ ₹0.31 |
| Gurgaon | ₹95.65 | ₹88.10 | Petrol ↑ ₹0.24, Diesel ↑ ₹0.23 |
| Noida | ₹95.12 | ₹88.29 | Petrol ↑ ₹0.07, Diesel ↑ ₹0.10 |
| Lucknow | ₹94.69 | ₹87.81 | Petrol ↑ ₹0.08, Diesel ↑ ₹0.10 |
| Patna | ₹106.11 | ₹92.32 | Petrol ↑ ₹0.88, Diesel ↑ ₹0.83 |
*Changes reflect increases compared to the previous rate.
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Highlights
- Most metro cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad—saw no change in fuel prices today.
- Patna experienced the most noticeable spike, with petrol up by ₹0.88/L and diesel by ₹0.83/L.
- Jaipur, Gurgaon, Noida, and Lucknow also recorded modest increases in both petrol and diesel prices—ranging between ₹0.07 and ₹0.31.
- Overall, fluctuations are minor and localized.
Key Pricing Drivers
- Global Crude Prices & Currency Exchange: Any shift in oil prices or the rupee-dollar rate directly impacts local rates.
- Taxes & Levies: Central excise duty and state VAT constitute almost half of retail fuel priceWikipediaBusiness Connect Magazine.
- Operational Costs: Refining, distribution, dealer commissions, and administrative expenses also play a roleCarDekhoWikipedia.
How to Check Fuel Prices in Your City
- OMC websites and mobile apps—IOCL, BPCL, HPCL—provide daily price updates.
- SMS services are also available:
- IOCL: Send
RSP <city code>to 9224992249 - BPCL: Send
RSP <city code>to 9223112222 - HPCL: Send
HPPRICE <city code>to 9222201122
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- IOCL: Send
On August 30, 2025, fuel prices across India show minor variances—mostly holding steady with a few slight upticks in select cities. Consumers in Patna, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Noida, and Lucknow may notice small increases, while other major metros retain stable prices. With fuel taxes and global markers remaining steady, consumers can expect continued daily updates, though dramatic shifts are unlikely unless driven by international or policy changes.
