Diesel Price in Sambalpur Steady at Rs 101.34/Litre on Sept 1, 2026

Diesel price in Sambalpur held steady at Rs 101.34 per litre on September 1, 2026. The rate remained unchanged through September 5. Oil marketing companies revise diesel prices each day at 6 a.m.

What factors influence diesel prices in Sambalpur?

"Diesel prices are influenced by several factors, including the rupee's exchange rate against the US dollar, global crude oil prices, international market trends, and fuel demand." This explanation, drawn directly from the latest data, outlines the key drivers behind the daily fluctuations observed in Sambalpur. Since 2017, state‑owned oil marketing companies have adjusted diesel prices every morning at 6 a.m., responding to shifts in these global and domestic variables. The rupee’s valuation relative to the dollar affects the cost of imported crude, while international market trends and crude oil prices set the baseline for refining expenses. Local fuel demand, shaped by transportation needs and economic activity, further refines the final retail figure.

How have diesel prices trended over the past weeks?

In September, the price stood at Rs 101.34 per litre on both September 1 and September 5, with the month’s highest and lowest recorded at the same level. In August, the price rose from Rs 101.33 on August 1 to Rs 101.82 on August 31, reaching a monthly high of Rs 102.28 and a low of Rs 100.56. July saw a fall from Rs 101.34 on July 3 to Rs 101.25 on July 31, with a high of Rs 102.24 and a low of Rs 100.72. June declined from Rs 101.79 on June 1 to Rs 101.34 on June 30, recording a high of Rs 101.79 and a low of Rs 101.06. May increased from Rs 93.07 on May 1 to Rs 101.34 on May 30, peaking at Rs 102.17 and dropping to Rs 93.06. April fell from Rs 93.79 on April 1 to Rs 93.34 on April 30, with a high of Rs 94.17 and a low of Rs 93.06. March decreased from Rs 94.17 on March 1 to Rs 93.07 on March 31, recording a high of Rs 94.17 and a low of Rs 93.06.

What are the recent highest and lowest diesel prices recorded in Sambalpur?

Over the past ten days, the highest diesel price in Sambalpur was Rs 102.28 per litre and the lowest was Rs 101.17 per litre. For the month of September to date, both the highest and lowest prices have been Rs 101.34 per litre. The data also notes that "Fuel prices have been revised daily at 6 a.m. by major oil marketing companies since 2017," reinforcing the consistency of the pricing mechanism.

Which Indian cities have the highest and lowest diesel prices today?

According to the latest figures, "Diesel is retailing at Rs 105.70 per litre in Guntur, today, the highest among Indian cities." In contrast, "Nicobar has the lowest diesel price at Rs 84.56 per litre." These extremes illustrate the wide regional variation that persists despite the uniform daily revision practice employed by oil marketing companies across the country.

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