Today’s petrol price in Ranchi is ₹105.29 per litre and diesel is ₹100.49 per litre (as of 9 June 2026). Prices update every day at 6:00 AM. That makes Ranchi, a Tier 2 city in Jharkhand, about ₹3.17/litre costlier than Delhi (₹102.12).
Jharkhand uses a higher-of formula on petrol VAT, keeping Ranchi cheaper than neighbouring Patna.
What makes up the petrol price in Ranchi
Every litre of petrol in Ranchi carries two central charges that are the same across India, plus Jharkhand’s own state tax on top. Jharkhand levies approximately 22% or ₹17/L (higher) on petrol, and that state slab is the single biggest reason Ranchi prices differ from a city like Delhi.
| Component | Amount (₹/litre) |
|---|---|
| Base price (ex-refinery) | ~56.00 |
| Central excise duty | 19.90 |
| Jharkhand state tax (VAT/cess) | ~25.52 |
| Dealer commission | ~3.87 |
| Total pump price | ~105.29 |
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 Ranchi (recent months)
| Month | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 105.29 | 100.49 |
| May 2026 | 105.29 | 100.49 |
| April 2026 | 105.29 | 100.49 |
| March 2026 | 105.29 | 100.49 |
| February 2026 | 105.29 | 100.49 |
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 Ranchi figure moves only in paise on most days.
Monthly fuel cost for Ranchi commuters
At ₹105.29/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 | ₹4,786 |
| Honda City | 18 km/L | ₹5,849 |
| Hyundai Creta (petrol) | 15 km/L | ₹7,019 |
| Royal Enfield 350 | 35 km/L | ₹3,008 |
| Honda Activa 6G | 50 km/L | ₹2,106 |
Someone in Ranchi driving a Maruti Swift 1,500 km a month spends roughly ₹7,179/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.
Ranchi 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 |
| Ranchi | ₹105.29 | ₹100.49 |
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 Ranchi?
Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL revise fuel prices at 6:00 AM every day. The Ranchi 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 Jharkhand VAT.
Is petrol cheaper in Patna or Ranchi?
Right now Ranchi is ₹105.29/litre and Patna is around ₹113.37. 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 Ranchi?
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