Gasoline up nearly ₹7.5 per liter, metros exceed ₹100

India May 25, 2026

Gasoline just got a lot pricier: after four hikes in two weeks, rates have jumped nearly ₹7.5 per liter since mid-May.
Now, all four metro cities are seeing prices above ₹100: Delhi's at ₹102.12, Mumbai at ₹111.21, Kolkata at ₹113.51, and Chennai at ₹107.77 per liter.

Global crude rose after Iran tensions

The main culprit is global crude oil prices shooting up after Iran-related tensions in February.
Even though oil has dipped recently (Brent crude is down to $97.92 a barrel), prices here keep climbing.

VAT ranges 19% to nearly 30%

State taxes play a big role: VAT on gasoline ranges from 19% in Delhi to nearly 30% in Bengaluru, and extra costs like transport and dealer commissions add up too.
That's why what you pay at the pump can look so different depending on where you live!