Petrol and diesel prices have been updated for October 2, 2026, giving motorists a fresh look at fuel costs across major Indian cities. While rates remain largely stable in several metropolitan areas, a few cities in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other states have recorded small increases or declines.

For anyone planning to refuel their vehicle today, checking the latest local price can be useful because petrol and diesel rates may differ from one city to another. Local taxes, transportation expenses and other applicable charges contribute to these variations.

According to the rates cited in the latest update, Delhi continues to see petrol at ₹102.12 per litre and diesel at ₹95.20 per litre, with no change reported for the day. Mumbai has also witnessed largely stable fuel prices.

Petrol and Diesel Prices in Delhi Today

Fuel prices in the national capital have remained unchanged on October 2.

Petrol in Delhi is currently priced at ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is available at ₹95.20 per litre. Motorists in the capital have therefore not seen an additional increase in fuel expenses in today's update.

Mumbai Fuel Prices Remain Stable

Mumbai motorists have also not witnessed a fresh change in the rates mentioned in the latest update.

Petrol is priced at ₹111.21 per litre in Mumbai, while diesel is selling for ₹97.83 per litre.

Although rates in major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai remain stable, some other locations have registered minor movements.

Petrol Prices Change in Lucknow, Noida and Parts of Bihar

Lucknow has recorded one of the more noticeable changes in today's list. Petrol in the Uttar Pradesh capital is priced at ₹102.68 per litre, representing an increase of around ₹0.82.

In Noida, petrol is available at ₹102.12 per litre, after a reported increase of ₹0.16.

Bihar has witnessed a mixed trend. Petrol in Patna remains unchanged at ₹113.37 per litre. However, prices have declined slightly in several other cities.

In Begusarai, petrol is priced at ₹113.59 per litre after a decline of ₹0.35. In Bhagalpur, the rate has dropped by ₹0.76 to ₹113.61 per litre, while Gaya has recorded a marginal decline of ₹0.04, taking the price to ₹114.27 per litre.

Dhanbad has seen petrol rise marginally by ₹0.03 to ₹105.66 per litre. Ranchi's petrol price remains unchanged at ₹106.19 per litre.

Petrol Price Today in Major Cities

Here are the petrol prices mentioned for October 2:

Diesel Prices Also See Minor Movements

Diesel prices have followed a similar pattern, with no major nationwide movement reported in the rates cited for October 2. Several large cities continue to see prices around their previous levels, while a few locations have experienced small revisions.

Lucknow's diesel price has increased by around ₹0.74 to ₹96.10 per litre. Noida has recorded a ₹0.12 increase, taking diesel to ₹95.56 per litre.

Patna continues to see diesel at ₹99.36 per litre without any reported change.

In Begusarai, diesel has declined by ₹0.33 to ₹99.57 per litre, while Bhagalpur has registered a ₹0.71 reduction to ₹99.59 per litre. Gaya's diesel price has slipped marginally by ₹0.03 to ₹100.23 per litre.

Ranchi's diesel rate remains unchanged at ₹101.31 per litre.

Diesel Price Today in Major Cities

Why Do Petrol and Diesel Prices Differ Across Cities?

Petrol and diesel prices are not identical across India. The final retail price motorists pay at a fuel station can vary because of factors including state-level taxes, local levies, transportation costs and other components included in the retail pricing structure.

This is why neighbouring cities can sometimes have different petrol and diesel rates even when broader fuel price trends remain unchanged.

Daily price movements can also be relatively small, meaning motorists may see an increase or decrease of only a few paise in some locations.

How to Check the Latest Petrol and Diesel Price in Your City

Consumers should check the latest applicable rate before heading to a fuel station, particularly if they want the exact price for their location.

Fuel prices are generally updated regularly, and motorists can verify their city's latest petrol and diesel rates through the official website or mobile services of the relevant oil marketing company. SMS-based services are also available from major fuel retailers for checking local prices.

For October 2, 2026, the broader picture remains relatively stable across many major cities. However, Lucknow and Noida have recorded increases in both petrol and diesel prices, while some cities in Bihar have seen modest declines.

Because fuel prices can vary by location, motorists should verify the applicable local rate before refuelling.