Petrol Price Chart In India Last 10 Years
Petrol is one of the most essential fuels that drive the Indian economy. The price of petrol has been a matter of concern for the common people as well as the government. The price of petrol is determined by various factors, including international crude oil prices, taxes, and transportation costs. India imports more than 80% of its crude oil requirements, and any fluctuations in the international prices have a direct impact on the domestic prices of petrol.
2009
In January 2009, the price of petrol in India was INR 48.76 per liter in Delhi. By December 2009, the price had increased to INR 57.28 per liter. This was an increase of more than 17% in just one year.
2010
In January 2010, the price of petrol in India was INR 52.05 per liter in Delhi. By December 2010, the price had increased to INR 58.91 per liter. This was an increase of around 13% in one year.
2011
In January 2011, the price of petrol in India was INR 58.37 per liter in Delhi. By December 2011, the price had increased to INR 67.26 per liter. This was an increase of around 15% in one year.
2012
In January 2012, the price of petrol in India was INR 67.26 per liter in Delhi. By December 2012, the price had increased to INR 71.41 per liter. This was an increase of around 6% in one year.
2013
In January 2013, the price of petrol in India was INR 71.41 per liter in Delhi. By December 2013, the price had increased to INR 75.14 per liter. This was an increase of around 5% in one year.
2014
In January 2014, the price of petrol in India was INR 73.16 per liter in Delhi. By December 2014, the price had decreased to INR 61.33 per liter. This was a decrease of around 16% in one year.
2015
In January 2015, the price of petrol in India was INR 61.33 per liter in Delhi. By December 2015, the price had increased to INR 60.48 per liter. This was a decrease of around 1% in one year.
2016
In January 2016, the price of petrol in India was INR 59.95 per liter in Delhi. By December 2016, the price had increased to INR 71.14 per liter. This was an increase of around 18% in one year.
2017
In January 2017, the price of petrol in India was INR 71.14 per liter in Delhi. By December 2017, the price had increased to INR 69.97 per liter. This was a decrease of around 2% in one year.
2018
In January 2018, the price of petrol in India was INR 69.97 per liter in Delhi. By December 2018, the price had increased to INR 70.63 per liter. This was an increase of around 1% in one year.
2019
In January 2019, the price of petrol in India was INR 70.63 per liter in Delhi. By December 2019, the price had increased to INR 75.69 per liter. This was an increase of around 7% in one year.
2020
In January 2020, the price of petrol in India was INR 75.69 per liter in Delhi. By December 2020, the price had decreased to INR 83.71 per liter. This was an increase of around 11% in one year.
2021
In January 2021, the price of petrol in India was INR 83.71 per liter in Delhi. By July 2021, the price had increased to INR 100.91 per liter. This was an increase of around 20% in just seven months.
In conclusion, the price of petrol in India has been fluctuating over the last ten years, with several ups and downs. The primary factors that affect the price of petrol are international crude oil prices, taxes, and transportation costs. The government has been implementing various measures to control the price of petrol, but the fluctuations continue to impact the common people.