Diesel in West Bengal at a glance
State average
₹100.06
2 went down since yesterday; the rest are unchanged.
Diesel price in every district of West Bengal
| District | Per litre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Alipurduar | ₹99.92 | No change |
| Bankura | ₹99.82 | No change |
| Birbhum | ₹100.23 | No change |
| Cooch Bihar | ₹99.92 | No change |
| Dakshin Dinajpur | ₹99.61 | ▼ ₹0.86 |
| Darjeeling | ₹99.54 | No change |
| Hooghly | ₹100.10 | No change |
| Howrah | ₹99.82 | No change |
| Jalpaiguri | ₹100.02 | No change |
| Jhargram | ₹100.61 | No change |
| Kalimpong | ₹100.41 | No change |
| Kolkata | ₹99.82 | No change |
| Malda | ₹99.61 | No change |
| Murshidabad | ₹101.13 | No change |
| Nadia | ₹99.88 | No change |
| North 24 Parganas | ₹99.88 | No change |
| Paschim Bardhaman | ₹100.01 | No change |
| Paschim Medinipur | ₹100.25 | ▼ ₹0.31 |
| Purba Bardhaman | ₹100.32 | No change |
| Purba Medinipur | ₹99.91 | No change |
| Purulia | ₹100.31 | No change |
| South 24 Parganas | ₹99.82 | No change |
| Uttar Dinajpur | ₹100.51 | No change |
Diesel price in Kolkata: last 10 days
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2026 | ₹99.82 | No change |
| 5 October 2026 | ₹99.82 |
How West Bengal compares with other states
By the average across its districts, West Bengal is the 26th 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 West Bengal |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | ₹84.56 | ₹15.50 less |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ₹88.85 | ₹11.21 less |
| Manipur | ₹93.18 | ₹6.88 less |
| Ladakh | ₹93.45 | ₹6.61 less |
| West Bengal | ₹100.06 | – |
| Lakshadweep | ₹102.80 | ₹2.74 more |
| Kerala | ₹103.39 | ₹3.33 more |
| Telangana | ₹104.42 | ₹4.36 more |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹105.02 | ₹4.96 more |
The full list is on the diesel price in India page.
Other fuel prices in Kolkata
- Petrol: ₹113.51 a litre
- LPG (14.2 kg cylinder): ₹968.00
How diesel prices are set in West Bengal
The price at the pump adds up the oil company's base price, freight, the central excise duty, the dealer's commission and West Bengal'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 West Bengal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the diesel price in West Bengal today?
Diesel costs ₹99.82 per litre in Kolkata on 6 October 2026. The average across 23 districts is ₹100.06.
Where is diesel cheapest in West Bengal?
In Darjeeling, at ₹99.54. It is dearest in Murshidabad, at ₹101.13: ₹1.59 more, mostly the extra cost of transport from the depot.
Is diesel cheaper in West Bengal than in other states?
By the average district price, West Bengal is the 26th 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 West Bengal?
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.