Global crude oil prices have fallen by more than $4 over the past two days. This has had a direct impact on the retail prices of petrol and diesel released on Friday morning.

Oil prices have decreased in many cities across the country, while a slight increase has been recorded in some places. International markets have seen a sharp decline in crude oil prices over the past 24 hours. Brent crude has tumbled by $2.76 to $63.76 per barrel.

Meanwhile, US WTI crude is trading around $59.29 per barrel, down by about $1. The impact of this weakness in crude oil is now being seen in the domestic market as well.

According to government oil companies, in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, i.e., Noida, petrol has become cheaper by 16 paise and is selling at ₹94.74 per litre. The price of diesel has also fallen by 20 paise and has reached ₹87.81 per litre.

In Ghaziabad, petrol has become more expensive by 12 paise, reaching ₹94.70 per litre, and diesel has increased by 14 paise to ₹87.81 per litre. Consumers in Patna, the capital of Bihar, also got relief today. Here, petrol has fallen by 18 paise to ₹105.23 per litre, while diesel has become cheaper by 17 paise and is selling at ₹91.49 per litre.

There has been no change in petrol and diesel prices today in the country’s four major metros. In Delhi, petrol is ₹94.72 and diesel is ₹87.62 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol is ₹103.44 and diesel is ₹89.97; in Chennai, petrol is ₹100.76 and diesel is ₹92.35; and in Kolkata, petrol is available at ₹104.95 and diesel at ₹91.76 per litre.

Gautam Buddha Nagar

Gautam Buddha Nagar is an administrative district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, named in honor of Gautama Buddha. It was established in 1997 from parts of the Ghaziabad and Bulandshahr districts and is now a major industrial and economic hub, home to the planned city of Noida. While not a direct historical site of the Buddha’s life, its naming reflects the region’s broader cultural connection to Buddhism’s origins in ancient India.

Noida

Noida, officially known as Gautam Buddh Nagar, is a planned city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, established in 1976 as part of a government initiative to decongest Delhi. It has rapidly transformed from agricultural land into a major hub for IT, business, and education, forming part of the National Capital Region (NCR). The city’s name is an acronym for “New Okhla Industrial Development Authority,” referencing the Okhla industrial area it was designed to expand.

Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad is a major industrial city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, located just east of Delhi. It was founded in 1740 by Ghazi-ud-din, a commander in the Mughal army, and grew rapidly as a railway junction during the British colonial era. Today, it is a key part of the National Capital Region (NCR), known for its manufacturing hubs and urban expansion.

Patna

Patna is the capital of Bihar, India, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history dating back over 2,500 years. Originally known as Pataliputra, it served as the capital of major ancient Indian empires like the Maurya and Gupta dynasties. Today, it is a major administrative and cultural hub on the banks of the Ganges River.

Delhi

Delhi is India’s capital city, with a history spanning over two millennia, serving as the seat of several empires including the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. It is a major cultural and political hub, home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb, which reflect its layered historical legacy. Today, it is a bustling metropolis blending ancient monuments with modern urban life.

Mumbai

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a major port city on India’s west coast and the financial capital of the country. Its modern history began in the 17th century when it was ceded to the British East India Company, transforming it from a group of islands into a global trading hub. Today, it is a vibrant metropolis famous for its Bollywood film industry, colonial-era architecture like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India.

Chennai

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and a major cultural and economic hub on the Coromandel Coast. It was founded in 1639 by the British East India Company, which established Fort St. George, a settlement that grew into a key colonial port. Today, the city is renowned for its classical South Indian arts, historic temples like the Kapaleeshwarar, and as the birthplace of Carnatic music.

Kolkata

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of India’s West Bengal state and was the capital of British India until 1911. Founded as a trading post by the British East India Company in 1690, it grew into a major colonial port and later became a pivotal center for the Indian Renaissance and independence movement. Today, it is renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage, historic architecture, and as the home of figures like Rabindranath Tagore.