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Government oil marketing companies (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL) have updated the latest retail prices of petrol and diesel across the country at 6 am today. Amid the ongoing fluctuations in crude oil prices in the international market, there has been no major change in the prices of petrol and diesel in major cities, giving relief to the general public at the domestic level.

Fuel rates vary from city to city depending on the local VAT, cess and freight costs imposed in the states. In the national capital Delhi, petrol remains at Rs 102.12 and diesel at Rs 95.20 per liter.

Under the dynamic fuel pricing system implemented in India since June 2017, the base price is decided every day at 6 am based on the international benchmark and the dollar-rupee exchange rate.

On top of this, excise duty of the central government, dealer commission and VAT of the state governments are added. In states where VAT rates are high (like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra), petrol prices are crossing Rs 110 per litre, while in relatively lower tax areas, prices remain low.

Consumers can know the latest prices of their nearest petrol pump by just sending an SMS sitting at home:

• Indian Oil (IOCL): By typing RSP dealer code from your phone 9224992249 send over.

• Bharat Petroleum (BPCL): By typing RSP dealer code 9223112222 Message me on.

• Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL): By typing HPPRICE dealer code 9222201122 send over.

The dealer code is clearly displayed at every petrol pump, which can be entered to get the latest rates in seconds.