Petrol, Diesel Prices Today, August 20, 2026: Check Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad 

Mumbai, August 20: Petrol and diesel prices today remained unchanged in New Delhi and Gurgaon, while fuel rates declined across several other major cities, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. Hyderabad continued to record the highest petrol and diesel prices among the cities listed, at ₹115.69 and ₹103.82 a litre, respectively, while New Delhi had the lowest rates at ₹102.12 for petrol and ₹95.20 for diesel. 

Crude oil prices remained largely steady on Thursday as investors weighed the outlook for the US-Iran conflict and its potential impact on global supplies, particularly shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Brent crude rose 0.08% to $91.7 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 0.02% at $84.4 a barrel. Both benchmarks had gained for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, reaching their highest levels since July 24. 

The market remains focused on developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial transit route for global oil supplies. While the United States has said the waterway remains open, Iran has claimed it is blocked. The conflicting assessments have added uncertainty for shipping companies, with some vessel operators avoiding the route amid heightened security risks. 

The disruption concerns have helped keep a geopolitical premium embedded in crude prices, although investors remain cautious about how long the rally can continue. Any escalation in the conflict that threatens oil production or transit through the Gulf could push prices higher, while signs of de-escalation could ease supply concerns. 

For India, sustained crude prices above $90 a barrel remain a key market risk, given the country’s dependence on imported oil. Higher energy costs could put pressure on the rupee and inflation while squeezing margins for fuel-consuming industries. Elevated crude prices could therefore continue to weigh on sentiment in Indian equities, even as global markets find some support from easing bond yields and a recovery in technology stocks. 

Petrol Prices 

Petrol prices remained unchanged in New Delhi and Gurgaon, where fuel retailed at ₹102.12 and ₹102.97 a litre, respectively. In Mumbai, petrol was priced at ₹111.21 a litre, down ₹1.19, while Chennai saw a decline of ₹1.68 to ₹107.77 a litre. 

In Bengaluru, petrol prices fell by ₹0.44 to ₹110.93 a litre. Bhubaneswar recorded a sharper decline of ₹1.64, taking the price to ₹108.85 a litre. 

Petrol prices also edged lower in Hyderabad and Patna. Hyderabad saw a marginal decline of ₹0.04 to ₹115.69 a litre, while prices in Patna fell ₹0.16 to ₹113.37 a litre. 

Among the cities listed, Hyderabad had the highest petrol price at ₹115.69 a litre, followed by Patna and Mumbai, while New Delhi had the lowest at ₹102.12 a litre. Prices are based on data from GoodReturns. 

Diesel Prices 

Diesel prices remained unchanged in New Delhi and Gurgaon, where the fuel was priced at ₹95.20 and ₹95.64 a litre, respectively. In Mumbai, diesel prices fell by ₹1.20 to ₹97.83 a litre, while Chennai saw a sharper decline of ₹1.71 to ₹99.55 a litre. 

In Bengaluru, diesel prices declined by ₹0.45 to ₹98.80 a litre. Bhubaneswar recorded a fall of ₹1.63, taking the price to ₹100.56 a litre. 

Diesel prices also eased in Patna, where they fell by ₹0.18 to ₹99.36 a litre. In Hyderabad, however, prices remained unchanged at ₹103.82 a litre. 

Among the cities listed, Hyderabad had the highest diesel price at ₹103.82 a litre, followed by Bhubaneswar and Patna. New Delhi recorded the lowest price at ₹95.20 a litre. Prices are based on data from GoodReturns.