Fuel prices across India remained largely stable on Monday, January 5, 2026. While major metros like Delhi and Mumbai saw no change in petrol and diesel rates, minor local adjustments were reported in cities like Lucknow and Noida due to state-level taxes.
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1. City-Wise Fuel Rates (Jan 5, 2026)
Petrol and diesel prices are revised daily at 6:00 AM based on global crude trends and the Rupee-Dollar exchange rate.
| City | Petrol (₹/litre) | Diesel (₹/litre) |
| New Delhi | ₹94.77 | ₹87.67 |
| Kolkata | ₹105.41 | ₹92.02 |
| Mumbai | ₹103.54 | ₹90.03 |
| Chennai | ₹101.06 | ₹92.61 |
| Gurgaon | ₹95.50 | ₹87.97 |
| Noida | ₹95.12 | ₹88.29 |
| Bangalore | ₹102.92 | ₹90.99 |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹101.11 | ₹92.69 |
| Chandigarh | ₹94.30 | ₹82.45 |
| Hyderabad | ₹107.50 | ₹95.70 |
| Jaipur | ₹104.62 | ₹90.12 |
| Lucknow | ₹94.73 | ₹87.86 |
| Patna | ₹105.23 | ₹91.49 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹107.48 | ₹96.48 |
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2. LPG Prices: New Year Hike for Commercial Users
While domestic LPG (14.2 kg) prices remain unchanged, providing relief to households, commercial LPG (19 kg) saw a steep hike of ₹111 on January 1, 2026.
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Domestic LPG (Delhi): ₹853.00 (Unchanged since April 2025).
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Commercial LPG (Delhi): ₹1,691.50 (Highest since June 2025).
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Commercial LPG (Mumbai): ₹1,642.50.
3. Why Fuel Prices Vary Across States
The “base price” of fuel is set by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) like IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL. However, the final price at your local pump differs due to:
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Excise Duty: Collected by the Central Government.
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VAT (Value Added Tax): Varies by State Government (reason why fuel is cheaper in Noida vs. Delhi).
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Dealer Commission: Paid to the petrol pump owners.
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Freight Charges: Costs associated with transporting fuel from refineries to stations.
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LPG price today
Meanwhile, domestic LPG prices have remained stable. The average cost of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder across major Indian cities stood at ₹852.50 on Monday, unchanged since April 2025, when prices were raised by ₹50.
In Mumbai, a 19 kg commercial cylinder is currently priced at ₹1,642.50 following a hike on January 1, 2026. Prices vary across cities, with Chennai recording the highest rate at ₹1,849.50…..
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