💰 FinanceHow Is the Petrol Price Calculated in Delhi? The Official Build-up Explained
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Indian Oil's sheet for 1 November 2026 shows how Delhi reaches ₹102.12 a litre: ₹81.06 charged to the dealer (excise included), ₹4.47 dealer commission and ₹16.59 VAT at 19.40%. Delhi petrol: ₹102.12 a litre (4 November 2026). Indian Oil build-up, 1 Nov 2026: ₹81.06 to dealer + ₹4.47 commission + ₹16.59 VAT.
📌 Key points
- Delhi petrol: ₹102.12 a litre (4 November 2026).
- Indian Oil build-up, 1 Nov 2026: ₹81.06 to dealer + ₹4.47 commission + ₹16.59 VAT.
- VAT on petrol in Delhi: 19.40% (PPAC); on diesel 16.75% plus ₹250/KL air ambience charge.
- Central excise on petrol: ₹11.90 a litre (Lok Sabha, 6 August 2026).
- Gurugram ₹102.97 and Noida ₹101.96 on the same day.
What does the Indian Oil build-up show for Delhi?
The first line, the price charged to dealers, bundles the refinery and marketing cost, freight to the depot, the oil company's margin and the Union excise duty. A Lok Sabha reply on 6 August 2026 confirmed that petrol excise is ₹11.90 a litre after the March 2026 cut.
Next the pump owner's average commission of ₹4.47 is added. Delhi then charges VAT on the dealer price and the commission together: 19.40% of ₹85.53 gives the ₹16.59 shown on the sheet.
How is Delhi's diesel price built?
For diesel, PPAC lists Delhi at 16.75% VAT plus an air ambience charge of ₹250 per kilolitre, a lower rate than on petrol.
Diesel was ₹95.20 in Delhi on 4 November 2026, so the gap between the two fuels in the capital is ₹6.92 a litre.
Why do Gurugram and Noida pay a different price?
Cross a border and the tax rule changes. PPAC lists Haryana at 18.20% or ₹14.50 a litre, whichever is higher, plus a 5% additional tax on VAT, and Uttar Pradesh at 19.36% or ₹14.85 a litre, whichever is higher.
That is why petrol was ₹102.97 in Gurugram and ₹101.96 in Noida on 4 November 2026, against ₹102.12 in Delhi.
What should Delhi car and bike buyers take from this?
A ₹1 change in the dealer price moves Delhi's pump price by about ₹1.19, because VAT is a pure percentage. Watch crude oil news, not just budget announcements.
Before buying a used petrol or CNG vehicle, run the monthly fuel cost through a calculator and compare it with the asking price.
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💡 What's in it for buyers
- Plan inspection trips to Gurugram or Noida knowing the fuel price is within about ₹1 of Delhi.
- Compare petrol and CNG running costs before choosing a used hatchback.
- Sellers can mention fuel efficiency figures; Delhi buyers compare them closely.
- Check the daily rate before a long test drive.
FAQs
How much tax is in a litre of petrol in Delhi?
About ₹28.49: ₹11.90 central excise plus ₹16.59 Delhi VAT, based on the 1 November 2026 build-up.
Is VAT charged on the dealer commission too?
Yes. Indian Oil's sheet states the ₹16.59 VAT includes VAT on the dealer commission.
Is petrol under GST?
No. PPAC lists petrol under state VAT or sales tax.
Who sets each part of the price?
Oil companies set the dealer price, the Centre sets excise and the Delhi government sets VAT.
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