The government has decided to keep the prices of the petroleum products unchanged. The price of petrol has been fixed at Rs 327.62 per litre. Similarly, the price of diesel has been fixed at Rs 380.86 per litre.
Later, on July 20, the government reduced the price of petrol by Rs 0.35 per litre, bringing it down to Rs 315.80 per litre. However, the price of diesel increased by Rs 5.71 per litre on the same day, reaching Rs 360.60 per litre. The government has issued a formal notification confirming that the prices of petroleum products will remain unchanged on August 11, 2026.
According to the notification, the current price of petrol will remain unchanged at Rs 327.62 per litre. Similarly, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) will remain unchanged at Rs 380.86 per litre. The government usually announces revised petroleum prices late at night. However, according to the latest notification, there will be no change in the prices of petrol and diesel for August 11. A reduction in petroleum prices had been expected, but the government’s decision means that consumers will not receive immediate relief.
Petrol and diesel prices are determined based on several factors, including global crude oil prices, the exchange rate of the rupee against the US dollar, and other relevant economic factors. On July 21, fuel prices were increased again, with petrol rising by Rs 4.93 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs 7.15 per litre. As a result, petrol reached Rs 320.73 per litre and diesel rose to Rs 367.21 per litre.
On July 21, fuel prices were increased again, with petrol rising by Rs 4.93 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs 7.15 per litre. As a result, petrol reached Rs 320.73 per litre and diesel rose to Rs 367.21 per litre.
On July 22, the government further increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 6.39 per litre and Rs 7.83 per litre, respectively. After the increase, petrol was priced at Rs 327.12 per litre, while diesel reached Rs 375.40 per litre.
On July 23, the upward trend continued, with petrol prices increasing by Rs 4.40 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.62 per litre. The new prices stood at Rs 331.52 per litre for petrol and Rs 378.66 per litre for diesel.
On July 24, the government once again raised petroleum prices, increasing petrol by Rs 3.66 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs 4.80 per litre. Following the hike, petrol reached Rs 335.18 per litre and diesel climbed to Rs 383.46 per litre.
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