Today’s petrol price in Kolkata is ₹113.51 per litre and diesel is ₹99.82 per litre (as of 9 June 2026). Prices update every day at 6:00 AM. That makes Kolkata, a Tier 1 metro in West Bengal, about ₹11.39/litre costlier than Delhi (₹102.12).
West Bengal charges a flat sales-tax cess on top of percentage VAT, pushing Kolkata above most northern metros.
What makes up the petrol price in Kolkata
Every litre of petrol in Kolkata carries two central charges that are the same across India, plus West Bengal’s own state tax on top. West Bengal levies approximately 25% + ₹1,000 cess on petrol, and that state slab is the single biggest reason Kolkata prices differ from a city like Delhi.
| Component | Amount (₹/litre) |
|---|---|
| Base price (ex-refinery) | ~56.00 |
| Central excise duty | 19.90 |
| West Bengal state tax (VAT/cess) | ~33.74 |
| Dealer commission | ~3.87 |
| Total pump price | ~113.51 |
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 Kolkata (recent months)
| Month | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 113.51 | 99.82 |
| May 2026 | 113.51 | 99.82 |
| April 2026 | 113.51 | 99.82 |
| March 2026 | 113.51 | 99.82 |
| February 2026 | 113.51 | 99.82 |
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 Kolkata figure moves only in paise on most days.
Monthly fuel cost for Kolkata commuters
At ₹113.51/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 | ₹5,160 |
| Honda City | 18 km/L | ₹6,306 |
| Hyundai Creta (petrol) | 15 km/L | ₹7,567 |
| Royal Enfield 350 | 35 km/L | ₹3,243 |
| Honda Activa 6G | 50 km/L | ₹2,270 |
Someone in Kolkata driving a Maruti Swift 1,500 km a month spends roughly ₹7,739/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.
Kolkata 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 |
| Kolkata | ₹113.51 | ₹99.82 |
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 Kolkata?
Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL revise fuel prices at 6:00 AM every day. The Kolkata 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 West Bengal VAT.
Is petrol cheaper in Bhubaneswar or Kolkata?
Right now Kolkata is ₹113.51/litre and Bhubaneswar is around ₹108.97. 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 Kolkata?
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