🛢️ Petrol and Diesel Price Today in India (2 August 2025): No Change Yet, but What’s Next?
Petrol and diesel prices across major cities in India remained unchanged today — August 2, 2025. While there’s no fresh hike or relief, citizens are still keenly watching the fuel market amid global crude oil fluctuations.
But what’s really happening behind the scenes? And how does today’s rate compare to a month ago?
Let’s explore everything in detail.
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📍 Current Fuel Prices (2 August 2025)
As per oil companies’ daily updates, here are the city-wise petrol and diesel prices today:
| City | Petrol Price (₹/Litre) | Diesel Price (₹/Litre) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹96.72 | ₹89.62 |
| Mumbai | ₹106.31 | ₹94.27 |
| Chennai | ₹102.63 | ₹94.24 |
| Kolkata | ₹106.03 | ₹92.76 |
| Bengaluru | ₹101.94 | ₹87.89 |
| Hyderabad | ₹109.66 | ₹97.82 |
🧾 Note: These rates include local taxes like VAT and may vary slightly from pump to pump.
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🔄 Comparison Chart – Price Difference vs July 2025
To help you understand better, here’s a comparison between 2 August 2025 and 2 July 2025:
| City | Petrol (July) | Petrol (Aug) | Change | Diesel (July) | Diesel (Aug) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹96.72 | ₹96.72 | No Change | ₹89.62 | ₹89.62 | No Change |
| Mumbai | ₹106.31 | ₹106.31 | No Change | ₹94.27 | ₹94.27 | No Change |
| Chennai | ₹102.63 | ₹102.63 | No Change | ₹94.24 | ₹94.24 | No Change |
| Kolkata | ₹106.03 | ₹106.03 | No Change | ₹92.76 | ₹92.76 | No Change |
As you can see, there has been no change in prices in the last 30 days.
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🌍 What’s Affecting the Fuel Prices?
Even though crude oil prices have been volatile globally, Indian oil companies have held back any changes in retail prices for now. Some key reasons:
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Stable Rupee – The Indian rupee has not fluctuated drastically.
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Controlled Global Crude Price – Hovering around $82–84 per barrel.
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Upcoming Elections? – Sometimes, fuel price adjustments are deferred around major political events.
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Tax Policy Unchanged – Central excise duty and state VAT remain the same.
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🧠 Did You Know?
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India imports over 85% of its oil needs.
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Fuel taxes (central + state) contribute to nearly 50% of the retail price.
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Despite no price hike, high fuel prices indirectly affect inflation and household budgets.
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🙋♂️ What to Expect Ahead?
Analysts suggest that if global crude prices rise above $90 or the rupee weakens, there could be a minor hike in domestic fuel rates in August or September. However, any major announcement is likely to wait until after festive seasons.
✅ Conclusion
While today’s petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, the fuel market continues to be unpredictable. It’s wise for consumers, especially those in logistics, transportation, or heavy travel industries, to stay informed and plan ahead.
Keep watching this space for daily updates and fuel-saving tips. 🌱💰
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❓ FAQs (Schema + Content)
Q1. What is the petrol price in Delhi today?
A1. As of 2 August 2025, the petrol price in Delhi is ₹96.72 per litre.
Q2. Has the fuel price changed in August 2025?
A2. No, fuel prices have remained unchanged compared to July 2025.
Q3. Why are petrol and diesel prices not changing?
A3. Stable crude oil prices and unchanged tax policies are key reasons for the no-change trend.
Q4. How much of fuel cost is tax?
A4. Nearly 50% of fuel cost in India comprises central and state taxes.
Q5. Where can I check daily fuel prices?
A5. You can check daily prices on IndianOil, HPCL, or fuel tracking apps.
