CHENNAI: In Chennai, the price of petrol and diesel remains largely unchanged.
Accordingly, one litre of petrol costs Rs 107.77 and a litre of diesel costs Rs 99.55 in the city on Monday.
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by about 82 paise per litre on Saturday, marking the third increase in fuel rates in less than a week after state-run oil firms ended a nearly four-year freeze on revisions.
Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre each on May 15 and 90 paise a litre on May 19.
Oil companies use the current crude oil price on the global market and the value of the Indian rupee as compared to the US dollar as primary variables to determine the pricing of petrol and diesel on a day to day basis.
Any volatility in global oil markets or currency fluctuations can directly impact domestic fuel rates. In addition, refining costs, freight charges, and dealer commissions also play a role in determining the final retail price.
Variations in fuel prices are commonly seen across different cities and states due to differences in local taxes, including Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed by respective state governments.
While prices in Chennai have remained steady for now, consumers are advised to keep track of daily revisions, as geopolitical developments, supply constraints, and changes in global demand can influence crude oil prices and lead to future adjustments in domestic fuel rates.