Petrol in Puducherry at a glance
State average
₹103.51
No district's price changed since yesterday.
Petrol price in every district of Puducherry
| District | Per litre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Karaikal | ₹103.32 | No change |
| Mahe | ₹103.58 | No change |
| Pondicherry | ₹103.58 | No change |
| Yanam | ₹103.58 | No change |
Petrol price in Pondicherry: last 10 days
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2026 | ₹103.58 | No change |
| 5 October 2026 | ₹103.58 |
How Puducherry compares with other states
By the average across its districts, Puducherry is the 11th cheapest of 36 states and union territories for petrol. The gap between states comes mostly from state VAT, which each state sets for itself.
| State | Average | Than Puducherry |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | ₹88.66 | ₹14.85 less |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ₹99.50 | ₹4.01 less |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | ₹99.79 | ₹3.72 less |
| Uttarakhand | ₹101.05 | ₹2.46 less |
| Puducherry | ₹103.51 | – |
| Kerala | ₹114.53 | ₹11.02 more |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹115.34 | ₹11.83 more |
| Telangana | ₹116.32 | ₹12.81 more |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹117.35 | ₹13.84 more |
The full list is on the petrol price in India page.
Other fuel prices in Pondicherry
- Diesel: ₹93.79 a litre
- LPG (14.2 kg cylinder): ₹954.00
How petrol prices are set in Puducherry
The price at the pump adds up the oil company's base price, freight, the central excise duty, the dealer's commission and Puducherry'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 Puducherry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the petrol price in Puducherry today?
Petrol costs ₹103.58 per litre in Pondicherry on 6 October 2026. The average across 4 districts is ₹103.51.
Where is petrol cheapest in Puducherry?
In Karaikal, at ₹103.32. It is dearest in Yanam, at ₹103.58: ₹0.26 more, mostly the extra cost of transport from the depot.
Is petrol cheaper in Puducherry than in other states?
By the average district price, Puducherry is the 11th cheapest of 36 states and union territories for petrol. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the cheapest and Andhra Pradesh the dearest.
What time does the petrol price change in Puducherry?
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.