Today’s petrol price in Ludhiana is ₹105.60 per litre and diesel is ₹95.48 per litre (as of 9 June 2026). Prices update every day at 6:00 AM. That makes Ludhiana, a Tier 2 city in Punjab, about ₹3.48/litre costlier than Delhi (₹102.12).
Punjab keeps petrol VAT moderate, so Ludhiana is noticeably cheaper than the Rajasthan and MP belts.
What makes up the petrol price in Ludhiana
Every litre of petrol in Ludhiana carries two central charges that are the same across India, plus Punjab’s own state tax on top. Punjab levies approximately 13.77% + ₹0.10/L cess on petrol, and that state slab is the single biggest reason Ludhiana prices differ from a city like Delhi.
| Component | Amount (₹/litre) |
|---|---|
| Base price (ex-refinery) | ~56.00 |
| Central excise duty | 19.90 |
| Punjab state tax (VAT/cess) | ~25.83 |
| Dealer commission | ~3.87 |
| Total pump price | ~105.60 |
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 Ludhiana (recent months)
| Month | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 105.60 | 95.48 |
| May 2026 | 105.60 | 95.48 |
| April 2026 | 105.60 | 95.48 |
| March 2026 | 105.60 | 95.48 |
| February 2026 | 105.60 | 95.48 |
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 Ludhiana figure moves only in paise on most days.
Monthly fuel cost for Ludhiana commuters
At ₹105.60/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 | ₹4,800 |
| Honda City | 18 km/L | ₹5,867 |
| Hyundai Creta (petrol) | 15 km/L | ₹7,040 |
| Royal Enfield 350 | 35 km/L | ₹3,017 |
| Honda Activa 6G | 50 km/L | ₹2,112 |
Someone in Ludhiana driving a Maruti Swift 1,500 km a month spends roughly ₹7,200/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.
Ludhiana 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 |
| Ludhiana | ₹105.60 | ₹95.48 |
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 Ludhiana?
Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL revise fuel prices at 6:00 AM every day. The Ludhiana 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 Punjab VAT.
Is petrol cheaper in Chandigarh or Ludhiana?
Right now Ludhiana is ₹105.60/litre and Chandigarh is around ₹101.54. 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 Ludhiana?
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