Following a fuel price hike of up to ₹3.60 per litre on May 15, 2026, Chandigarh has emerged as the city with the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in India. Petrol costs ₹97.27 per litre and diesel ₹85.25 per litre, significantly lower than prices in major metro cities like Hyderabad and Kolkata.

• 01Chandigarh has the lowest petrol and diesel prices in India after the recent hike.
• 02Petrol in Chandigarh is priced at ₹97.27 per litre, while diesel is ₹85.25 per litre.
• 03Hyderabad has the highest petrol price at ₹110.89 per litre.
• 04The fuel price hike is attributed to rising global crude oil prices and local tax variations.
• 05Noida and Gurgaon also maintain relatively lower prices compared to other major cities.

Consumers in cities with lower fuel prices, like Chandigarh, benefit from reduced transportation costs, while those in cities with higher prices, like Hyderabad, face increased expenses.