Diesel Price Today in Puducherry
Trip cost & savings
What you pay for in a litre
Diesel price trend in Puducherry
Puducherry vs other cities
| City | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Puducherry | ₹100.23 | ₹90.61 |
| Bengaluru | ₹111.24 | ₹98.71 |
| Chennai | ₹108.34 | ₹100.05 |
| Delhi | ₹102.56 | ₹95.59 |
| Hyderabad | ₹115.84 | ₹103.46 |
| Kolkata | ₹112.38 | ₹99.09 |
| Mumbai | ₹112.22 | ₹98.58 |
About diesel prices in Puducherry
Today's diesel rate in Puducherry
Diesel in Puducherry costs ₹90.61 a litre today, with diesel at ₹100.23 — a gap of ₹9.62/L. The rate has been in effect since 15 Jun 2026. Oil companies can revise prices every morning at 6 a.m., but they only move when global crude and the rupee shift, so Puducherry's rate often holds steady for several days.
Why Puducherry's price differs from other cities
The base refinery cost, central excise (₹15.80/L) and dealer commission (₹2.58/L) are the same across India. What makes Puducherry different is Puducherry's VAT — about ₹9.14 a litre here — plus a little local freight. That is why a tankful in Puducherry can cost more or less than the same fuel in a neighbouring state.
What a full tank costs in Puducherry
At today's rate, 10 litres is about ₹906 and a 40-litre tank roughly ₹3,624. ₹1,000 buys you about 11.0 litres. Use the trip-cost calculator above to turn Puducherry's rate into the cost of any journey for your car's mileage.
Prices are indicative retail rates for Puducherry, compiled daily; verify at the pump before fuelling. Tax components derive from published excise, dealer and Puducherry VAT figures.
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