Diesel in Kerala at a glance
State average
₹103.39
3 districts went up and 5 went down since yesterday; the rest are unchanged.
Diesel price in every district of Kerala
| District | Per litre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Alappuzha | ₹102.78 | ▼ ₹0.30 |
| Idukki | ₹103.92 | ▼ ₹0.14 |
| Kannur | ₹103.47 | No change |
| Kasaragod | ₹104.09 | ▼ ₹0.28 |
| Kochi (Ernakulam) | ₹102.42 | ▼ ₹0.03 |
| Kollam | ₹103.64 | No change |
| Kottayam | ₹102.78 | ▼ ₹0.10 |
| Kozhikode (Calicut) | ₹102.95 | ▲ ₹0.24 |
| Malappuram | ₹102.95 | ▲ ₹0.09 |
| Palakkad | ₹103.48 | ▲ ₹0.07 |
| Pathanamthitta | ₹103.38 | No change |
| Thrissur | ₹103.48 | No change |
| Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) | ₹104.40 | No change |
| Wayanad | ₹103.76 | No change |
Diesel price in Trivandrum: last 10 days
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2026 | ₹104.40 | No change |
| 5 October 2026 | ₹104.40 |
How Kerala compares with other states
By the average across its districts, Kerala is the 34th cheapest of 36 states and union territories for diesel. The gap between states comes mostly from state VAT, which each state sets for itself.
| State | Average | Than Kerala |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | ₹84.56 | ₹18.83 less |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ₹88.85 | ₹14.54 less |
| Manipur | ₹93.18 | ₹10.21 less |
| Ladakh | ₹93.45 | ₹9.94 less |
| Lakshadweep | ₹102.80 | ₹0.59 less |
| Kerala | ₹103.39 | – |
| Telangana | ₹104.42 | ₹1.03 more |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹105.02 | ₹1.63 more |
The full list is on the diesel price in India page.
Other fuel prices in Trivandrum
- Petrol: ₹115.49 a litre
- LPG (14.2 kg cylinder): ₹951.00
How diesel prices are set in Kerala
The price at the pump adds up the oil company's base price, freight, the central excise duty, the dealer's commission and Kerala's VAT. VAT is charged last, on everything before it, so when crude prices rise the state's tax take rises too. Districts far from a depot pay more for freight, which is why prices differ within Kerala.
Frequently asked questions
What is the diesel price in Kerala today?
Diesel costs ₹104.40 per litre in Trivandrum on 6 October 2026. The average across 14 districts is ₹103.39.
Where is diesel cheapest in Kerala?
In Kochi, at ₹102.42. It is dearest in Trivandrum, at ₹104.40: ₹1.98 more, mostly the extra cost of transport from the depot.
Is diesel cheaper in Kerala than in other states?
By the average district price, Kerala is the 34th cheapest of 36 states and union territories for diesel. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the cheapest and Andhra Pradesh the dearest.
What time does the diesel price change in Kerala?
Prices are revised at 6 am every day. On most days they do not change; when the state changes its VAT, every district moves together.
Last checked on 6 October 2026. Prices are the retail prices oil companies publish for each district; pumps or distributors of different companies can differ slightly.