Fuel prices in Karaikal today
Petrol, per litre
₹103.32
No change
Diesel, per litre
₹93.59
No change
LPG, 14.2 kg cylinder
₹971.50
No change
Diesel price in Karaikal: last 10 days
| Date | Per litre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2026 | ₹93.59 | No change |
| 5 October 2026 | ₹93.59 |
We started recording diesel prices for Karaikal in October 2026, so this table grows every day. The price has held at ₹93.59 since 5 October 2026.
What diesel costs in Karaikal
| Litres | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 litre | ₹93.59 |
| 2 litres | ₹187.18 |
| 5 litres | ₹467.95 |
| 10 litres | ₹935.90 |
| 20 litres | ₹1,871.80 |
| 50 litres | ₹4,679.50 |
| Full tank | Cost |
|---|---|
| Scooter, full tank (about 5 litres) | ₹467.95 |
| Motorcycle, full tank (about 12 litres) | ₹1,123.08 |
| Hatchback, full tank (about 35 litres) | ₹3,275.65 |
| SUV, full tank (about 50 litres) | ₹4,679.50 |
Karaikal compared with the rest of Puducherry
Diesel in Karaikal is the 1st cheapest of 4 districts in Puducherry. The state average is ₹93.74, and Pondicherry pays ₹93.79. Across the state the price differs by ₹0.20, from Karaikal to Yanam: districts further from the oil companies' depots pay more for transport.
| Cheapest districts | Price |
|---|---|
| Karaikal | ₹93.59 |
| Mahe | ₹93.79 |
| Pondicherry | ₹93.79 |
| Yanam | ₹93.79 |
| Dearest districts | Price |
|---|---|
| Yanam | ₹93.79 |
| Pondicherry | ₹93.79 |
| Mahe | ₹93.79 |
| Karaikal | ₹93.59 |
See every district in the diesel price list for Puducherry.
Diesel price in the metros
| City | Price | Than Karaikal |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹95.20 | ₹1.61 more |
| Mumbai | ₹97.83 | ₹4.24 more |
| Kolkata | ₹99.82 | ₹6.23 more |
| Chennai | ₹99.55 | ₹5.96 more |
| Bangalore | ₹99.56 | ₹5.97 more |
| Hyderabad | ₹104.23 | ₹10.64 more |
Why diesel costs ₹93.59 in Karaikal
The pump price is built up in layers: the oil company's base price (which follows crude oil and the rupee), freight to the pump, the central excise duty, the dealer's commission, and the state's VAT, which is charged on top of everything else. VAT is why diesel costs a different amount in each state, and freight from the nearest depot is why it differs between districts of Puducherry. Prices have been revised daily, at 6 am, since June 2017.
Frequently asked questions
What is the diesel price in Karaikal today?
Diesel costs ₹93.59 per litre in Karaikal, Puducherry on 6 October 2026. That is the same as yesterday.
Is diesel cheaper elsewhere in Puducherry?
Karaikal is the 1st cheapest of 4 districts in Puducherry. Diesel is cheapest in Karaikal (₹93.59) and dearest in Yanam (₹93.79), a gap of ₹0.20 a litre.
When does the diesel price change in Karaikal?
Oil companies can revise petrol and diesel prices every day; the new price applies from 6 am. On most days the price does not move. In Karaikal it has been ₹93.59 since at least 5 October 2026.
How much does a full tank cost in Karaikal?
At ₹93.59 a litre, 5 litres for a scooter cost ₹467.95, 12 litres for a motorcycle ₹1,123.08 and 35 litres for a hatchback ₹3,275.65.
Why do diesel prices differ between pumps in Karaikal?
Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and HPCL each set their own retail price, so pumps of different companies in the same town can differ by a few paise. Each pump must display its current price.
Last checked on 6 October 2026. Prices are the retail selling prices oil companies publish for each district; a pump of another company nearby can differ by a few paise.