Petrol price today 28 April 2026: Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and other cities

Petrol prices across India remained unchanged on April 28, even as global crude markets continue to face uncertainty due to tensions in West Asia and disruptions in key shipping routes. The pause in price movement comes amid heightened political sensitivities ahead of upcoming state elections.

City-wise petrol prices

City	Petrol price (₹ per litre)
Delhi	94.77
Mumbai	103.54
Hyderabad	107.46
Kolkata	105.41
Bengaluru	102.99
Chennai	100.80

Key factors influencing petrol prices

Petrol prices in India are largely determined by a mix of global and domestic factors. The international price of crude oil, which serves as the primary raw material, plays a crucial role in determining retail fuel rates.

Impact of exchange rate

The rupee-dollar exchange rate also significantly affects petrol prices, as India depends heavily on imported crude oil. A weaker rupee increases the cost of imports, which can lead to higher retail prices.

Why petrol prices vary across cities

Variations in petrol prices across cities are primarily due to taxes imposed by central and state governments. In addition, transportation costs and local demand and supply conditions influence the final price paid by consumers.

Strait of Hormuz disruption drives sharp rise in oil prices

Iran’s ability to restrict traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow entrance to the Persian Gulf, has emerged as a key strategic advantage in the ongoing conflict, which has largely centred on which side can withstand greater economic pressure.

Since the beginning of the war, oil prices have increased steadily as tankers carrying crude oil have become stranded in the Persian Gulf, unable to safely pass through the strait and reach global markets.

On Monday, Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading at around $108 per barrel, nearly 50 per cent higher than its level at the start of the conflict. The United States has also imposed a naval blockade, turning back Iranian crude oil tankers.