Today’s petrol price in Lucknow is ₹101.86 per litre and diesel is ₹95.36 per litre (as of 9 June 2026). Prices update every day at 6:00 AM. That makes Lucknow, a Tier 2 city in Uttar Pradesh, roughly the same as Delhi (₹102.12).
Uttar Pradesh charges the higher of a percentage or a fixed per-litre rate, keeping Lucknow close to Delhi levels.
What makes up the petrol price in Lucknow
Every litre of petrol in Lucknow carries two central charges that are the same across India, plus Uttar Pradesh’s own state tax on top. Uttar Pradesh levies approximately 19.36% or ₹14.85/L (higher) on petrol, and that state slab is the single biggest reason Lucknow prices differ from a city like Delhi.
| Component | Amount (₹/litre) |
|---|---|
| Base price (ex-refinery) | ~56.00 |
| Central excise duty | 19.90 |
| Uttar Pradesh state tax (VAT/cess) | ~22.09 |
| Dealer commission | ~3.87 |
| Total pump price | ~101.86 |
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 Lucknow (recent months)
| Month | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 101.86 | 95.36 |
| May 2026 | 101.86 | 95.36 |
| April 2026 | 101.86 | 95.36 |
| March 2026 | 101.86 | 95.36 |
| February 2026 | 101.86 | 95.36 |
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 Lucknow figure moves only in paise on most days.
Monthly fuel cost for Lucknow commuters
At ₹101.86/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 | ₹4,630 |
| Honda City | 18 km/L | ₹5,659 |
| Hyundai Creta (petrol) | 15 km/L | ₹6,791 |
| Royal Enfield 350 | 35 km/L | ₹2,910 |
| Honda Activa 6G | 50 km/L | ₹2,037 |
Someone in Lucknow driving a Maruti Swift 1,500 km a month spends roughly ₹6,945/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.
Lucknow 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 |
| Lucknow | ₹101.86 | ₹95.36 |
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 Lucknow?
Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL revise fuel prices at 6:00 AM every day. The Lucknow 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 Uttar Pradesh VAT.
Is petrol cheaper in Noida or Lucknow?
Right now Lucknow is ₹101.86/litre and Noida is around ₹102.12. 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 Lucknow?
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