Petrol, Diesel Prices Today, October 21, 2026: Check Latest Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

Mumbai, October 21: Petrol and diesel prices today, October 21, remained unchanged across major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru. Petrol was priced at Rs 102.12 per litre in Delhi and Rs 111.21 in Mumbai, while diesel rates stood at Rs 95.20 and Rs 97.83 per litre, respectively.  

Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday, October 21, as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies and shipping routes. Brent crude futures gained 1.4% to $110.4 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced the same to $99.2 a barrel. 

Supply concerns have intensified following reports of attacks on commercial vessels in the region. A supertanker caught fire after reportedly striking a sea mine south of the Strait of Hormuz, while shipping data firm Kpler reported at least 18 vessel attacks over a two-week period. Analysts have also warned that attacks extending towards the Gulf of Oman could threaten oil loadings and shipping operations beyond the Persian Gulf. 

The conflict has also raised concerns over Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure. Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for attacks on a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu and the Shaybah oilfield, alongside strikes targeting airports in Riyadh and Abha. These developments have sustained a geopolitical risk premium in crude prices, despite a decline in the previous session following discussions on possible diplomatic mediation between Iran and regional parties. 

Brent crude had settled 0.69% lower at $108.79 a barrel on Tuesday after touching a five-month high of $111.99. The November WTI contract, which expired on Tuesday, ended 1.8% lower at $101.79 a barrel. Meanwhile, US officials are working with refiners globally to increase fuel production amid a diesel shortage, while market participants are watching for US inventory data. Analysts polled by Reuters expected US crude stockpiles to have declined by around 800,000 barrels in the week ended October 16. 

For India, persistently high crude prices pose a risk to inflation, the import bill and the rupee, given the country’s dependence on imported oil. Higher energy costs can also squeeze corporate margins and weigh on investor sentiment towards oil-sensitive sectors, keeping crude price movements firmly on the domestic market’s radar. 

Check the latest petrol and diesel prices in major metro cities and state capitals, including Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gurugram and Noida. 

Petrol Prices 

Petrol prices remained unchanged across major Indian metro cities and state capitals on Wednesday, October 21, with no revision recorded in the latest rates. In New Delhi, petrol was priced at Rs 102.12 per litre, while consumers in Mumbai paid Rs 111.21 per litre. 

Among other metropolitan cities, petrol was retailing at Rs 113.51 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 107.76 in Chennai and Rs 111.68 in Bengaluru. Hyderabad continued to have one of the highest rates among the listed cities, at Rs 116.15 per litre, followed by Thiruvananthapuram at Rs 115.49. 

In other cities, petrol was priced at Rs 102.97 per litre in Gurugram and Rs 101.96 in Noida. Chandigarh recorded a rate of Rs 101.54 per litre, while Lucknow stood at Rs 101.86. In Jaipur, petrol was retailing at Rs 113.19 per litre, compared with Rs 113.37 in Patna and Rs 108.97 in Bhubaneswar. 

Petrol prices vary across states and cities due to differences in local taxes, including value-added tax (VAT), and transportation costs. Rates are reviewed by oil marketing companies, with revisions influenced by international crude oil prices and currency movements. With no change recorded in the latest update, motorists across the listed cities continued to pay the prevailing retail rates.  

Diesel Prices 

Diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian metro cities and state capitals on Wednesday, October 21, with no revision recorded in the latest rates. In New Delhi, diesel was priced at Rs 95.20 per litre, while the rate stood at Rs 97.83 per litre in Mumbai. 

Among other metropolitan cities, diesel retailed at Rs 99.82 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 99.55 in Chennai and Rs 99.56 in Bengaluru. In Hyderabad, the price was Rs 104.23 per litre, while Thiruvananthapuram recorded the highest rate among the listed cities at Rs 104.40 per litre. 

In other cities, diesel was priced at Rs 95.64 per litre in Gurugram and Rs 95.44 in Noida. Chandigarh recorded a rate of Rs 89.47 per litre, while Lucknow stood at Rs 95.36. Diesel was available at Rs 98.25 per litre in Jaipur, Rs 99.36 in Patna and Rs 100.68 in Bhubaneswar. 

Diesel prices vary across states and cities due to differences in local taxes, including value-added tax (VAT), and transportation costs. Oil marketing companies review retail prices based on factors such as international crude oil prices and currency movements. With no change in the latest update, consumers and transport operators continued to pay the prevailing rates.  

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