Petrol-Diesel Prices Today: Crude oil becomes cheaper by Rs 860 in two weeks – Check today’s fuel rates

Petrol-Diesel Price Update (13 April 2025): Crude oil prices have dropped sharply over the past two weeks, bringing some much-needed relief on the global energy front. In just 14 days, crude oil has become cheaper by around $10 per barrel—roughly Rs 860. Last week saw a $4 drop, followed by another $6 decline this week. At present, crude is trading close to $60 per barrel. 

As this price drop continues, oil marketing companies have released the latest petrol and diesel rates for today, April 13, 2025. Here’s a quick look at the current fuel prices in metro cities and other selected locations across the country.

What’s happening in the Crude Oil Market?

On Friday, crude oil prices in the futures market saw a slight rise—going up by Rs 66 to Rs 5,235 per barrel—thanks to strong demand in the spot market. Traders have been actively placing bigger bets, which pushed prices higher in futures trading. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), April delivery crude climbed 1.28 per cent, with over 12,000 lots traded.

Globally, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 1.17% to $60.77 per barrel, while Brent crude also saw a 1.14% increase, trading at $64.05 per barrel.

Petrol and Diesel Prices in Major Cities 

Who decides the prices?  

Petrol and diesel prices in India are determined by the country’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) like Indian Oil, BPCL, and Hindustan Petroleum. These companies usually update the prices daily based on global crude rates and currency exchange trends. 

How to check fuel prices in your city

You don’t need to visit a petrol pump to find out the latest rates. One can check fuel prices from the comfort of their home via SMS or online:

- Indian Oil customers: Text RSP<space>City Code to 92249 92249
- BPCL customers: Text RSP<space>City Code to 92231 12222

You can also visit the official websites of Indian Oil, BPCL, or HPCL for real-time updates.