Today’s petrol price in Kochi is ₹115.34 per litre and diesel is ₹104.15 per litre (as of 9 June 2026). Prices update every day at 6:00 AM. That makes Kochi, a Tier 2 city in Kerala, about ₹13.22/litre costlier than Delhi (₹102.12).
Kochi pays the same Kerala slab as the capital, keeping it among the priciest southern cities.
What makes up the petrol price in Kochi
Every litre of petrol in Kochi carries two central charges that are the same across India, plus Kerala’s own state tax on top. Kerala levies approximately 30.08% + ₹1/L cess on petrol, and that state slab is the single biggest reason Kochi prices differ from a city like Delhi.
| Component | Amount (₹/litre) |
|---|---|
| Base price (ex-refinery) | ~56.00 |
| Central excise duty | 19.90 |
| Kerala state tax (VAT/cess) | ~35.57 |
| Dealer commission | ~3.87 |
| Total pump price | ~115.34 |
The base price and excise duty are fixed nationally. State tax is the variable layer, so two cities can sell the same fuel at very different pump prices purely because of state politics.
Petrol price history in Kochi (recent months)
| Month | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 115.34 | 104.15 |
| May 2026 | 115.34 | 104.15 |
| April 2026 | 115.34 | 104.15 |
| March 2026 | 115.34 | 104.15 |
| February 2026 | 115.34 | 104.15 |
Pump prices across India have been broadly stable since the May 2022 excise cut, when fuel was reduced by about ₹8/litre nationally. Daily revisions by the oil marketing companies have stayed small since then, so the Kochi figure moves only in paise on most days.
Monthly fuel cost for Kochi commuters
At ₹115.34/litre, here is what 1,000 km a month costs on common vehicles. The formula is simple: monthly fuel cost = (monthly km ÷ mileage) × petrol price.
| Vehicle | Mileage | 1,000 km/month cost |
|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | 22 km/L | ₹5,243 |
| Honda City | 18 km/L | ₹6,408 |
| Hyundai Creta (petrol) | 15 km/L | ₹7,689 |
| Royal Enfield 350 | 35 km/L | ₹3,295 |
| Honda Activa 6G | 50 km/L | ₹2,307 |
Someone in Kochi driving a Maruti Swift 1,500 km a month spends roughly ₹7,864/month on petrol alone. Want to plan the running cost of a vehicle loan alongside fuel? Try the car loan calculator and the bike loan calculator.
Kochi vs other cities
| City | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹102.12 | ₹95.20 |
| Mumbai | ₹111.21 | ₹97.83 |
| Bengaluru | ₹110.93 | ₹98.80 |
| Hyderabad | ₹115.73 | ₹115.73 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹101.83 | ₹97.92 |
| Kochi | ₹115.34 | ₹104.15 |
The gap between cities is almost entirely state tax. Same crude, same refining, same central excise, different state VAT.
Frequently asked questions
When does the petrol price change in Kochi?
Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL revise fuel prices at 6:00 AM every day. The Kochi rate shown here is refreshed daily from official oil-company data. Day-to-day moves are usually in paise unless there is a sharp swing in global crude or a change in Kerala VAT.
Is petrol cheaper in Coimbatore or Kochi?
Right now Kochi is ₹115.34/litre and Coimbatore is around ₹108.23. The difference comes down to state tax, since both cities draw fuel from the same oil marketing companies.
How do I check the live petrol price in Kochi?
You can use the Indian Oil, BPCL or HPCL apps, or IOCL’s SMS service: send “RSP” to 9224992249. The prices on this page are updated daily from official OMC data.
Sources
- Indian Oil Corporation: daily retail selling price data (iocl.com)
- BPCL and HPCL retail fuel price data
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: fuel price data portal