Petrol and Diesel Prices Today, October 16: Check Latest Rates in Major Cities
New Delhi: Oil marketing companies have released the latest petrol and diesel prices for October 16, 2026. Fuel prices have remained unchanged in major Indian cities despite crude oil prices hovering around $106 per barrel in the international market.
According to the provided information, tensions between the United States and Iran have contributed to the rise in crude oil prices. However, the increase has not resulted in a change in domestic petrol and diesel rates today.
Petrol and Diesel Prices in Major Cities
The latest petrol and diesel prices per litre in major cities are as follows:
| City | Petrol (per litre) | Diesel (per litre) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹102.12 | ₹95.20 |
| Kolkata | ₹113.51 | ₹99.82 |
| Mumbai | ₹111.21 | ₹97.83 |
| Chennai | ₹107.77 | ₹99.55 |
| Noida | ₹102.12 | ₹97.56 |
The rates listed above are based on the information provided. Prices may vary across locations and fuel stations.
How to Check Petrol and Diesel Prices Through SMS
Consumers can check the daily petrol and diesel prices by sending an SMS to their respective oil marketing companies. Fuel prices are generally updated at 6 AM every day.
Follow these steps to check the latest rates:
- Indian Oil customers: Send
RSPfollowed by a space and your city code to 9224992249. - BPCL customers: Send
RSPfollowed by a space and your city code to 9223112222. - HPCL customers: Send
HPPRICEfollowed by a space and your city code to 9222201122.
Customers should use the correct city code to receive the applicable fuel prices.
Why Have Petrol and Diesel Prices Remained Unchanged?
Although international crude oil prices have risen, oil marketing companies have not changed the listed domestic petrol and diesel rates in the cities mentioned in the report.
Retail fuel prices depend on several factors, including crude oil prices, taxes and decisions by oil marketing companies. Changes in international prices do not necessarily lead to an immediate change in domestic fuel rates.
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