📊 HISTORICAL PRICE TREND
📍 Chitradurga, Karnataka
📅 October 2026
Chitradurga Petrol Historical Price Chart
Track past price revisions, monthly averages, and price trend analysis for Petrol in Chitradurga.
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📋 Past Price Revisions: Chitradurga Petrol
| Date | Retail Rate | Oil Company | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct 2026 | ₹112.09/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 05 Oct 2026 | ₹112.09/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 04 Oct 2026 | ₹112.09/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 03 Oct 2026 | ₹112.09/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 02 Oct 2026 | ₹112.09/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 01 Oct 2026 | ₹112.12/litre | Indian Oil | ▼ -₹0.03 |
| 14 May 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ▲ +₹21.88 |
| 12 May 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 10 May 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 08 May 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 07 May 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 05 May 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 04 May 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 02 May 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 27 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 26 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 25 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 24 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 22 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 21 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 20 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 17 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 16 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 15 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
| 14 Apr 2026 | ₹90.24/litre | Indian Oil | ● Steady |
📜 Evolution of Fuel Pricing Policy in India
India's petroleum retail pricing mechanism has evolved through three historic phases over the last two decades:
- Administered Price Mechanism (Pre-2002): The Central Government strictly regulated fuel subsidies and pump prices, bearing large fiscal deficits through oil bonds.
- Deregulation Phase (2010 Petrol & 2014 Diesel): The Ministry of Petroleum deregulated petrol prices in June 2010 and diesel prices in October 2014, linking rates to global market forces under fortnightly revisions.
- Daily Dynamic Pricing (June 2017 to Present): Switched to daily morning 6:00 AM revisions across all pumps to eliminate sudden price spikes and reflect 15-day rolling international crude movements transparently.
🛡️ Consumer Checklist: 5 Verification Steps at Petrol Pumps
- Zero Meter Display: Check
0.00on volume & cost displays before fueling starts. - Fuel Density Standard: Permissible ranges: Petrol: 720–775 kg/m³, Diesel: 820–860 kg/m³.
- Filter Paper Purity Test: Pure petrol evaporates within 2 minutes leaving no stain on Whatman paper.
- 5-Litre Calibration Check: Use the government-stamped 5-litre measure if short delivery is suspected.
- Digital Invoices: Request digital receipts or SMS confirmations for record-keeping.
🚗 7 Proven Driving Habits to Boost Vehicle Mileage by 20% to 30%
1. Smooth RPM (1,500–2,200): Avoid sudden full-throttle acceleration.
2. Cold Tire Pressure: Maintain recommended PSI to prevent 10% rolling drag.
3. Highway Aerodynamics: Close windows above 60 km/h to eliminate wind drag.
4. Stop Engine Idling: Turn off ignition at red lights over 20 seconds.