💰 FinanceHow Is the Petrol Price Calculated in Mumbai? Maharashtra's VAT and ₹5.12 Levy Explained
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Mumbai petrol cost ₹111.21 a litre on 4 November 2026, about ₹9 more than Delhi, mainly because Maharashtra adds a fixed ₹5.12 a litre on top of 25% VAT. Mumbai petrol: ₹111.21 a litre; diesel ₹97.83 (4 November 2026). Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai petrol tax: 25% VAT + ₹5.12 a litre (PPAC).
📌 Key points
- Mumbai petrol: ₹111.21 a litre; diesel ₹97.83 (4 November 2026).
- Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai petrol tax: 25% VAT + ₹5.12 a litre (PPAC).
- Diesel tax in Mumbai: 21% VAT, no fixed add-on.
- Central excise on petrol: ₹11.90 a litre.
- Gap with Delhi petrol: ₹9.09 a litre.
How does Maharashtra's two-part tax work?
The 25% part rises and falls with the base price. The ₹5.12 part is a flat rupee amount that stays the same whether crude oil is cheap or expensive.
This mix means Mumbai's price falls a little less than a pure-percentage city's when crude eases, because the fixed ₹5.12 does not shrink.
Is diesel taxed the same way in Mumbai?
No. PPAC lists diesel in Mumbai at 21% VAT with no fixed add-on. That is why Mumbai diesel, at ₹97.83 on 4 November 2026, was only ₹2.63 above Delhi's ₹95.20.
For petrol the gap with Delhi is more than three times larger, so the choice between a petrol and a diesel car matters more in Mumbai.
Does the rest of Maharashtra pay the same?
PPAC now lists the rest of Maharashtra at the same 25% VAT plus ₹5.12 a litre on petrol and 21% on diesel, so the tax rule is the same as in the Mumbai region.
Pump prices in Pune, Nagpur or Nashik can still differ by small amounts because of freight from the nearest depot.
What does this mean for Mumbai vehicle buyers?
A car that runs 1,000 km a month at 15 km a litre uses about 67 litres, so the ₹9.09 difference with Delhi adds roughly ₹600 a month.
Mumbai buyers comparing petrol, CNG and diesel models should work out this monthly figure before negotiating on a used vehicle.
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💡 What's in it for buyers
- Factor the higher petrol price into the running cost of any used car you test drive in Mumbai.
- CNG models can make more sense for high daily mileage in the Mumbai region.
- Diesel's smaller gap with Delhi makes diesel models comparatively cheaper to run here.
- Check the daily rate before driving to Thane or Navi Mumbai to inspect a vehicle.
FAQs
Why is petrol costlier in Mumbai than in Delhi?
Maharashtra charges 25% VAT plus ₹5.12 a litre, while Delhi charges 19.40% VAT with no fixed add-on.
What is the ₹5.12 additional tax?
A fixed state levy per litre of petrol listed by PPAC for Maharashtra, charged on top of VAT.
Is the tax different in Pune?
PPAC lists the same 25% plus ₹5.12 for the rest of Maharashtra; small differences come from freight.
Is petrol under GST?
No. It is taxed through state VAT or sales tax.
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