Today’s petrol price in Bangalore (Bengaluru) is ₹102.92 per litre and diesel is ₹88.60 per litre (as of 29 April 2026). Prices are set by oil marketing companies and updated daily at 6:00 AM.
Bangalore pays ₹8.15 more per litre than Delhi — entirely because Karnataka charges ~25.9% state VAT on petrol vs Delhi’s ~19.4%.
Why petrol costs ₹102.92 in Bangalore
| Component | Amount (₹/litre) |
|---|---|
| Base price (ex-refinery) | ~56.00 |
| Central excise duty | 19.90 |
| Karnataka state VAT (~25.9%) | ~19.20 |
| Dealer commission | ~3.82 |
| Additional cess | ~4.00 |
| Total pump price | ~102.92 |
Karnataka’s state VAT is among the higher ones in India — which is why Bangaloreans pay significantly more than residents of Delhi, Ahmedabad, or Chandigarh.
Petrol price history in Bangalore (recent months)
| Month | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 102.92 | 88.60 |
| March 2026 | 102.92 | 88.60 |
| February 2026 | 102.92 | 88.60 |
| January 2026 | 102.92 | 88.60 |
| December 2025 | 102.92 | 88.60 |
Monthly fuel cost for Bangalore commuters
At ₹102.92/litre, here’s what popular vehicles cost to run 1,000 km in Bangalore:
| Vehicle | Mileage | 1,000 km fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | 22 km/L | ₹4,678 |
| Hyundai i20 | 19 km/L | ₹5,417 |
| Honda City (petrol) | 17 km/L | ₹6,054 |
| Hyundai Creta | 15 km/L | ₹6,861 |
| Ola S1 Pro (electric) | ~3.5 km/unit | ₹490 at ₹7/unit |
| TVS iQube (electric) | ~3.8 km/unit | ₹451 at ₹7/unit |
At ₹102.92/litre petrol, switching to an electric scooter saves Bangalore commuters ₹5,000–₹6,000/month in fuel costs — a key driver for Bangalore’s high EV adoption rate.
Bangalore vs other cities
| City | Petrol (₹/L) | Difference vs Bangalore |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 94.77 | −₹8.15 |
| Ahmedabad | 93.08 | −₹9.84 |
| Bengaluru | 102.92 | — |
| Chennai | 100.76 | −₹2.16 |
| Pune | 103.57 | +₹0.65 |
| Hyderabad | 107.41 | +₹4.49 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is petrol cheapest in Bangalore?
Prices are uniform across all Indian Oil, BPCL, and HPCL pumps within Bangalore city. The only variation is if you drive to the outskirts into a different district — but state VAT applies statewide in Karnataka, so prices are the same across the state.
Does the CNG price in Bangalore affect petrol demand?
Yes. BMTC buses run on CNG and diesel. For private car owners, CNG retrofit options exist but aren’t as widespread as in Delhi or Mumbai. Most Bangaloreans on petrol vehicles either continue on petrol or switch directly to EVs — CNG is a smaller middle ground here.
What is today’s diesel price in Bangalore?
Today’s diesel price in Bangalore is ₹88.60 per litre (as of 29 April 2026). Diesel is cheaper than petrol in every Indian city because the central government applies a lower excise duty on diesel.
Sources
- Indian Oil Corporation: daily RSP data
- HPCL retail fuel price portal
- Karnataka Commercial Taxes Department: VAT rate on petroleum products