Every morning at 6 AM, India’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) release the latest fuel rates. These prices are a direct reflection of international crude oil benchmarks and the strength of the Rupee against the US Dollar.
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Today, December 17, 2025, prices remain steady, continuing a long-standing trend of domestic stability despite global market shifts.
Fuel Prices in Major Cities (Dec 17, 2025)
| City | Petrol (per liter) | Diesel (per liter) |
| New Delhi | ₹94.72 | ₹87.62 |
| Mumbai | ₹104.21 | ₹92.15 |
| Kolkata | ₹103.94 | ₹90.76 |
| Chennai | ₹100.75 | ₹92.34 |
| Bengaluru | ₹102.92 | ₹89.02 |
| Hyderabad | ₹107.46 | ₹95.70 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹94.49 | ₹90.17 |
| Lucknow | ₹94.69 | ₹87.80 |
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Why have prices been stable since 2022?
It’s been over two years since the last major price hike in May 2022. This stability is largely due to:
Tax Interventions: Significant excise duty cuts by the Central Government and VAT reductions by several states have shielded consumers from global spikes.
OMC Strategy: State-run oil companies (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) have often absorbed fluctuations in international crude prices to prevent inflation at the pump.
Strategic Imports: India’s shift toward more diverse and cost-effective crude sources has helped keep the base price manageable….

How to Check Prices via SMS
You don’t have to wait for the news to know the rate in your specific town. Simply send a text to the numbers below:
Indian Oil: Text
RSP <City Code>to 9224992249BPCL: Text
RSP <City Code>to 9223112222HPCL: Text
HP Price <City Code>to 9222201122
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