Fuel Price in Chennai
Tamil Nadu — 24 Mar 2026
Petrol
₹100.91
per litre
No change
Diesel
₹92.46
per litre
No change
Petrol vs Avg
₹-0.02
Avg: ₹100.93
Diesel vs Avg
+₹1.90
Avg: ₹90.56
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Petrol & Diesel Price in Chennai Today
The current petrol price in Chennai is ₹100.91 per litre and diesel price is ₹92.46 per litre. Fuel prices in Chennai, Tamil Nadu are revised daily at 6:00 AM by oil marketing companies based on international crude oil rates and applicable state taxes.
Tamil Nadu has lower fuel taxes compared to the national average, which is why petrol in Chennai differs from many other Indian cities. The national average petrol price is ₹100.93 per litre.
How Fuel Prices Are Set in Chennai
- Base price of crude oil (international benchmark)
- Refinery costs and dealer margin
- Central excise duty
- Tamil Nadu state VAT
- Transport and handling charges
