Petrol, Diesel prices today (March 26): As ‘no stock’ signboards seen at pumps, check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities

Although global oil prices rose on Thursday, gasoline and diesel prices remained unchanged on March 26, 2026. In Hyderabad, panic buying due to alleged fuel shortages led to long queues at petrol depots and auto LPG stations. An ‘out of stock’ sign displayed at a petrol pump in Hyderabad reflected the extent of panic buying in parts of the city this week.

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Despite the volatility in global oil markets, the Indian government has signaled that petrol and diesel prices are likely to remain stable for now, with oil marketing companies absorbing some of the fluctuations to protect consumers from sudden price shocks.

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Gasoline, Diesel prices today (26 March)

Here is the table of gasoline and diesel prices by city, dated March 26, 2026:

Global crude oil prices have been fluctuating in recent days due to the conflicts in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the USA. The crisis has raised concerns about possible disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy hub through which about 20% of global oil supply passes.
However, the government assured that there was no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in the country and urged people not to panic amid reports of increased demand in some areas. “We have enough gasoline and diesel. There is no shortage of gasoline pumps,” it was said. “Therefore, do not believe rumors and avoid panic buying. There has been no increase in petrol and diesel prices,” the government said. Petrol and diesel prices in India have remained unchanged since May 2022 following tax cuts by the central government and various state governments.