Petrol Price in Shimla Today
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Latest available rate · 23 August 2026
1 litre petrol price in Shimla: ₹102.55
One litre of petrol in Shimla costs ₹102.55 at the latest 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 petrol price in Shimla?
The pump price combines the OMC product price and freight, central excise duties and cesses, Himachal Pradesh 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.
- Himachal Pradesh 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 petrol price in Shimla today?
The latest available petrol price in Shimla is ₹102.55 per litre from Indian Oil, dated 23 August 2026.
Why is petrol expensive in Shimla?
Petrol prices in Shimla combine the OMC product price and freight, central excise duties and cesses, Himachal Pradesh VAT or sales tax and any state cess, plus dealer commission. State tax formulas are a major reason prices differ across India.
Which oil company has the lowest petrol price in Shimla?
Indian Oil has the lowest petrol rate currently listed for Shimla at ₹102.55 per litre, dated 23 August 2026.
When do petrol prices change in Shimla?
Since June 2017, India follows dynamic daily pricing. Petrol prices in Shimla are revised every day at 6:00 AM IST based on international crude oil prices and exchange rates.
How much does 10 litres of petrol cost in Shimla?
At the lowest currently listed rate of ₹102.55 per litre, 10 litres of petrol in Shimla costs ₹1025.50.
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