Fuel prices in Salem today
Petrol, per litre
₹108.60
No change
Diesel, per litre
₹100.43
No change
LPG, 14.2 kg cylinder
₹975.50
No change
Petrol price in Salem: last 10 days
| Date | Per litre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2026 | ₹108.60 | No change |
| 5 October 2026 | ₹108.60 |
We started recording petrol prices for Salem in October 2026, so this table grows every day. The price has held at ₹108.60 since 5 October 2026.
What petrol costs in Salem
| Litres | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 litre | ₹108.60 |
| 2 litres | ₹217.20 |
| 5 litres | ₹543.00 |
| 10 litres | ₹1,086.00 |
| 20 litres | ₹2,172.00 |
| 50 litres | ₹5,430.00 |
| Full tank | Cost |
|---|---|
| Scooter, full tank (about 5 litres) | ₹543.00 |
| Motorcycle, full tank (about 12 litres) | ₹1,303.20 |
| Hatchback, full tank (about 35 litres) | ₹3,801.00 |
| SUV, full tank (about 50 litres) | ₹5,430.00 |
And over a month of daily driving in Salem:
- Two-wheeler, 45 km a litre, 30 km a day: about ₹2,172 a month (20 litres)
- Car, 15 km a litre, 30 km a day: about ₹6,516 a month (60 litres)
- Car, 15 km a litre, 60 km a day: about ₹13,032 a month (120 litres)
Salem compared with the rest of Tamil Nadu
Petrol in Salem is the 14th cheapest of 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The state average is ₹108.77, and Chennai pays ₹107.76. Across the state the price differs by ₹2.01, from Chengalpattu to Ariyalur: districts further from the oil companies' depots pay more for transport.
| Cheapest districts | Price |
|---|---|
| Chengalpattu | ₹107.74 |
| Chennai | ₹107.76 |
| Tiruvallur | ₹107.78 |
| Kanchipuram | ₹107.87 |
| Tirunelveli | ₹108.14 |
| Dearest districts | Price |
|---|---|
| Ariyalur | ₹109.75 |
| Tirupathur | ₹109.74 |
| Cuddalore | ₹109.74 |
| Kallakurichi | ₹109.69 |
| Nilgiris | ₹109.62 |
See every district in the petrol price list for Tamil Nadu.
Petrol price in the metros
| City | Price | Than Salem |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹102.12 | ₹6.48 less |
| Mumbai | ₹111.21 | ₹2.61 more |
| Kolkata | ₹113.51 | ₹4.91 more |
| Chennai | ₹107.76 | ₹0.84 less |
| Bangalore | ₹111.68 | ₹3.08 more |
| Hyderabad | ₹116.15 | ₹7.55 more |
Why petrol costs ₹108.60 in Salem
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 petrol 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 petrol price in Salem today?
Petrol costs ₹108.60 per litre in Salem, Tamil Nadu on 6 October 2026. That is the same as yesterday.
Is petrol cheaper elsewhere in Tamil Nadu?
Salem is the 14th cheapest of 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. Petrol is cheapest in Chengalpattu (₹107.74) and dearest in Ariyalur (₹109.75), a gap of ₹2.01 a litre.
When does the petrol price change in Salem?
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 Salem it has been ₹108.60 since at least 5 October 2026.
How much does a full tank cost in Salem?
At ₹108.60 a litre, 5 litres for a scooter cost ₹543.00, 12 litres for a motorcycle ₹1,303.20 and 35 litres for a hatchback ₹3,801.00.
Why do petrol prices differ between pumps in Salem?
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.