Diesel Price in Chennai Today
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Latest available rate · 23 August 2026
1 litre diesel price in Chennai: ₹99.55
One litre of diesel in Chennai costs ₹99.55 at the lowest rate currently listed from Indian Oil. The source price is dated 23 August 2026; newer OMC changes may take time to appear in imported data.
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What makes up the diesel price in Chennai?
The pump price combines the OMC product price and freight, central excise duties and cesses, Tamil Nadu VAT or sales tax and any state cess, and dealer commission. These are not all fixed per-litre amounts, so this page does not present a speculative component total.
- Check PPAC's current central excise schedule.
- Tamil Nadu sets its own formula. PPAC publishes the state VAT, sales-tax and cess table.
- Dealer compensation includes a fixed amount and a percentage linked to the product billable price; see PPAC's dealer commission schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the diesel price in Chennai today?
The latest available diesel price in Chennai is ₹99.55 per litre from Indian Oil, dated 23 August 2026.
Which oil company has the lowest diesel price in Chennai?
Indian Oil has the lowest diesel rate currently listed for Chennai at ₹99.55 per litre, dated 23 August 2026.
How much does 10 litres of diesel cost in Chennai?
At the lowest currently listed rate of ₹99.55 per litre, 10 litres of diesel in Chennai costs ₹995.50.
Why does diesel price differ between Tamil Nadu and other states?
Diesel prices combine the OMC product price and freight, central excise duties and cesses, Tamil Nadu VAT or sales tax and any state cess, plus dealer commission. State tax formulas and freight are important reasons rates differ across India.
When can the diesel price in Chennai change?
India's daily fuel-price revision system allows a new rate to take effect from 6:00 AM. The published diesel price can also remain unchanged from one day to the next.
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