Diesel Price in Mumbai Today

Factors Affecting Diesel Prices in India 

The retail selling price (RSP) of diesel in Mumbai, like any other cities in India, is impacted primarily by the cost price of crude oil, the exchange rate, and the tax component. On the other hand, the purchasing price of unrefined oil is affected by seasonal variations, weather reports, global demands, global political moves, overseas surpluses and supplies, and the currency conversion ratio. 

Dynamic Fuel Pricing 

The fortnightly-based revision has now been replaced by the daily revision since 16th June 2017. All diesel outlets in the city will update fuel prices on a day-to-day basis.  

Diesel is priced based on two important considerations: 1) the performance of crude oil in overseas markets and 2) the performance of the Indian currency against the currency of the United States of America. 

Neither the central government nor the state government has scope to influence the pricing of diesel under the new system. Fuel consumers shall now pay the rates, which are determined by two factors mentioned in the previous section. 

The move is beneficial for consumers and dealers as well. In fact, the daily revision is being practiced by two major economies of the world: 1) the United States of America and 2) Australia. 

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Diesel is an important fuel for the development of an economy. It offers a huge array of efficiency, performance, and security features. The fuel also has a greater energy compactness compared to other fuels. Diesel is used everywhere, right from transportation, construction, and industrial production. Needless to say, Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, is the largest consumer of diesel with a big number of diesel-run vehicles. The industrial production and construction sectors are growing briskly and, as a result, diesel is in high demand in the city.

A retail or an institutional diesel consumer somebody like you from Mumbai would want to know the mechanism used to fix the price of diesel, the price breakup of diesel, and the forces impacting the price of diesel. What do you think about the Goods and Services Tax (GST)? Whether or not the GST affects diesel rates. Besides, there are many news around diesel this fiscal year. Have you observed? The following sections will discuss each of these aspects in detail:

Trend in Diesel Price in Mumbai

Diesel rates in Mumbai were moving in an upward direction since 16 June 2017 until 3 October 2017. The current rate is Rs.60.55. It fell by Rs.2.27 since the central government cut the excise duty by Rs.2 on diesel. Let's analyse prices month by month:

Rates have grown by 2.96% in September. The highest rate was Rs.62.58 whereas the lowest Rs.60.68. In August, the lowest price was Rs.59.04 whereas the highest Rs.60.96. Prices have increased by 2.57% for the entire month. On the opening day of July, diesel was priced at Rs.58.53 and at Rs.59.08 on the closing day. Rates were up by Rs.0.76 for the complete month.

Diesel Rates in Mumbai and other Prime Towns

After cutting the central excise duty, diesel has become cheaper across all metro cities of India. Needless to say, diesel and petrol rates in the capital city of Maharashtra are comparatively more. Prices are expected to be stable over the next month.

What is the Mechanism for Revising Diesel Price in Mumbai?

The fortnightly-based revision has now been replaced by the daily revision since 16th June 2017. All diesel outlets in the city will update fuel prices on a day-to-day basis. Diesel is priced based on two important considerations: 1) the performance of crude oil in overseas markets and 2) the performance of the Indian currency against the currency of the United States of America.

Neither the central government nor the state government has no scope to influence the pricing of diesel under the new system. Fuel consumers shall now pay the rates, which are determined by two factors mentioned in the previous section. The move is beneficial for consumers and dealers as well. In fact, the daily revision is being practiced by two major economies of the world: 1) the United States of America and 2) Australia.

The move not only entrusts transparency in fuel pricing but also fosters the best stock management practices. Since all oil marketing companies are practicing the daily revision, they have framed a few customer-friendly recipes to track the recent updates. For instance, customers can send a text message or dial the customer care number requesting for current rates.

How are Diesel Prices in Mumbai Calculated?

The cost of a litre of diesel in Mumbai is assessed by adding the cost price of crude oil (including freight charges), the cost of converting raw oil into diesel (called as the refinery transfer price), the element of tax imposed on diesel by the state and the central, the commission paid to dealers for supplying diesel from refinery centres, and pollution cess. These are various elements of the price structure of the fuel.

The average price of oil is projected to be $52 for the current fiscal year. Projections are made by the United States (US) Energy Information Administration on a monthly basis. Diesel, as mentioned in the earlier section, is a widely used commodity and taxed by the state and the central. The tax component is subject to fluctuate. Currently, the government of Maharashtra levies 21% VAT on diesel.

Refinery transfer price (RTP) is the cost incurred by oil marketing companies (OMCs) to convert unrefined oil into diesel. Oil marketing companies like Bharath Petroleum, IOCL & HPCL add their profit margin on the buying cost of crude oil and the cost of refineries. The commission, which is charged by dealers, is fixed per litre. It may change within the Mumbai city.

Forces Affecting Diesel Price in Mumbai

The retail selling price (RSP) of diesel in Mumbai, like any other cities in India, is impacted primarily by the cost price of crude oil, the exchange rate, and the tax component. On the other hand, the purchasing price of unrefined oil is affected by seasonal variations, weather reports, global demands, global political moves, overseas surpluses and supplies, and the currency conversion ratio.

The Cost of Diesel will increase if:

1. The cost of crude oil increases.
2. The Indian currency deteriorates against the base currency (USD).
3. The central or the state increase the tax component on diesel.

On the other hand, the Cost of Diesel will decrease if:

1. The cost of crude oil reduces.
2. The Indian currency bounces back against the base currency (USD).
3. The tax component is decreased by the state and the central.

How does the GST Impact Diesel Price in Mumbai?

Goods and Services Tax (GST) now replaces all indirect tax forms. All taxpayers are brought under the common taxation platform. GST is the biggest reform in the history of Indian tax system since Independence. The GST regime does not influence all petroleum products and the entire oil and natural gas industry since they have kept outside the purview of GST. The execution of GST on petroleum products makes them cheaper for consumers. The compliance cost incurred by all industry stakeholders will increase by 200%.

Petrol Cost vs. Diesel Costs in Mumbai

As on 10 October 2017 (the current rate of diesel), diesel was priced at Rs.60.55 a litre whereas petrol at Rs.77.58. The net difference as on the latest date was Rs.17.03 in the city.

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