Petrol price rises further by Rs5.58, diesel by Rs4.18 per litre
The government further increased the price of petrol by Rs5.58 per litre and the high-speed diesel (HSD) price by Rs4.18 per litre, effective from Wednesday, September 9, 2026. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s petroleum…
On September 9, 2026, the Indian government announced a further increase in petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) prices. The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s pricing mechanism.
Petrol saw a price hike of Rs5.58 per litre, bringing the total cost to Rs364.35 per litre. HSD experienced a rise of Rs4.18 per litre, increasing the price to Rs385.95 per litre. The new prices will remain in effect until the following Wednesday, following the government's regular practice of adjusting fuel prices based on international oil market trends and other cost considerations.
The previous price adjustment, made on the same day on Tuesday, saw a larger increase of Rs12.90 per litre for petrol and Rs3.72 per litre for diesel.
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