Fuel prices in Chennai today
Petrol, per litre
₹107.76
No change
Diesel, per litre
₹99.55
No change
LPG, 14.2 kg cylinder
₹957.50
No change
Diesel price in Chennai: last 10 days
| Date | Per litre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2026 | ₹99.55 | No change |
| 5 October 2026 | ₹99.55 |
We started recording diesel prices for Chennai in October 2026, so this table grows every day. The price has held at ₹99.55 since 5 October 2026.
What diesel costs in Chennai
| Litres | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 litre | ₹99.55 |
| 2 litres | ₹199.10 |
| 5 litres | ₹497.75 |
| 10 litres | ₹995.50 |
| 20 litres | ₹1,991.00 |
| 50 litres | ₹4,977.50 |
| Full tank | Cost |
|---|---|
| Scooter, full tank (about 5 litres) | ₹497.75 |
| Motorcycle, full tank (about 12 litres) | ₹1,194.60 |
| Hatchback, full tank (about 35 litres) | ₹3,484.25 |
| SUV, full tank (about 50 litres) | ₹4,977.50 |
Chennai compared with the rest of Tamil Nadu
Diesel in Chennai is the 2nd cheapest of 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The state average is ₹100.58. Across the state the price differs by ₹2.01, from Chengalpattu to Tirupathur: districts further from the oil companies' depots pay more for transport.
| Cheapest districts | Price |
|---|---|
| Chengalpattu | ₹99.55 |
| Chennai | ₹99.55 |
| Tiruvallur | ₹99.56 |
| Kanchipuram | ₹99.65 |
| Tirunelveli | ₹100.01 |
| Dearest districts | Price |
|---|---|
| Tirupathur | ₹101.56 |
| Cuddalore | ₹101.56 |
| Ariyalur | ₹101.55 |
| Kallakurichi | ₹101.45 |
| Nagapattinam | ₹101.28 |
See every district in the diesel price list for Tamil Nadu.
Diesel price in the metros
| City | Price | Than Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹95.20 | ₹4.35 less |
| Mumbai | ₹97.83 | ₹1.72 less |
| Kolkata | ₹99.82 | ₹0.27 more |
| Chennai | ₹99.55 | Same |
| Bangalore | ₹99.56 | ₹0.01 more |
| Hyderabad | ₹104.23 | ₹4.68 more |
Why diesel costs ₹99.55 in Chennai
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 Tamil Nadu. Prices have been revised daily, at 6 am, since June 2017.
Frequently asked questions
What is the diesel price in Chennai today?
Diesel costs ₹99.55 per litre in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 6 October 2026. That is the same as yesterday.
Is diesel cheaper elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai is the 2nd cheapest of 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. Diesel is cheapest in Chengalpattu (₹99.55) and dearest in Tirupathur (₹101.56), a gap of ₹2.01 a litre.
When does the diesel price change in Chennai?
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 Chennai it has been ₹99.55 since at least 5 October 2026.
How much does a full tank cost in Chennai?
At ₹99.55 a litre, 5 litres for a scooter cost ₹497.75, 12 litres for a motorcycle ₹1,194.60 and 35 litres for a hatchback ₹3,484.25.
Why do diesel prices differ between pumps in Chennai?
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.