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About Indian Fuel Types
Common fuels
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Diesel
- CNG and AutoLPG (where available)
- Premium petrols: XP95, XP100
What is E20?
E20 is petrol with 20% ethanol. Use it only in E20‑compliant or flex‑fuel vehicles. Older engines may see slightly lower mileage.
How we calculate cost
Formula: distance ÷ mileage × city fuel price.
- Choose fuel type and city.
- Enter one‑way distance and mileage; toggle round trip if needed.
Why prices vary by city
- State VAT and local levies
- Freight and dealer commission
- Crude price and INR–USD exchange rate
Quick answers
- Cheapest per km: often CNG/AutoLPG, depending on availability and mileage.
- E20 availability: expanding; check pump and vehicle compatibility.
Benefits, disadvantages and engine compatibility
Petrol
- Benefits: Refined, quieter engines; wide availability.
- Disadvantages: Lower mileage than diesel.
- Engines: Spark‑ignition (SI). E20 requires E20‑rated components.
Diesel
- Benefits: Higher torque and mileage for long trips.
- Disadvantages: Higher NVH; DPF care on short trips.
- Engines: Compression‑ignition (CI) with turbo & after‑treatment.
CNG
- Benefits: Low running cost and emissions.
- Disadvantages: Reduced boot space; slight power drop.
- Engines: Bi‑fuel SI engines (Petrol/CNG) with factory or approved kits.
AutoLPG
- Benefits: Cleaner than petrol; good urban availability in some cities.
- Disadvantages: Fewer stations than petrol/diesel; range anxiety.
- Engines: SI engines with LPG kits (homologated).
E20 (20% ethanol petrol)
- Benefits: Lower fossil fuel use; potential price advantage.
- Disadvantages: Slightly lower mileage; not for non‑compliant vehicles.
- Engines: E20‑compliant SI engines; check fuel cap/manual.
Premium petrol (XP95/XP100)
- Benefits: Helps high‑compression/turbo engines avoid knock.
- Disadvantages: Costlier; limited gains on regular engines.
- Engines: SI engines designed for higher octane (check manual).
More about fuel pricing in India
What drives price changes?
- International crude benchmarks (Brent/WTI)
- INR–USD exchange rate
- Central excise duty and state VAT
- Freight, logistics, dealer commission
Improve your mileage
- Keep tyres at recommended PSI
- Smooth throttle; avoid sudden braking
- Remove unnecessary weight/roof racks
- Service regularly; clean air filter, right oil grade
E20 compatibility
Most new vehicles (2023+) are E20‑ready. Check your fuel lid/manual or manufacturer website.
What’s in a litre price?
Base fuel price + central excise + dealer commission + state VAT and local levies. Composition varies by state and over time.
FAQs
- How often do prices change? Depends on market conditions and OMC policies.
- Why is CNG priced in kg? Energy content differs; vehicles report mileage in km/kg for CNG.
- Is premium petrol worth it? Helps engines designed for higher octane; minimal gains otherwise.
- Why no official live API? No free public API from OMCs; we use a maintainable city list.