Diesel Price Today in Salem
Trip cost & savings
What you pay for in a litre
Diesel price trend in Salem
Salem vs other cities
| City | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | ₹109.33 | ₹100.93 |
| Bengaluru | ₹111.24 | ₹98.71 |
| Chennai | ₹108.34 | ₹100.05 |
| Delhi | ₹102.56 | ₹95.59 |
| Hyderabad | ₹115.84 | ₹103.46 |
| Kolkata | ₹112.38 | ₹99.09 |
| Mumbai | ₹112.22 | ₹98.58 |
About diesel prices in Salem
Today's diesel rate in Salem
Diesel in Salem costs ₹100.93 a litre today, with diesel at ₹109.33 — a gap of ₹8.40/L. The rate has been in effect since 15 Jun 2026. Oil companies can revise prices every morning at 6 a.m., but they only move when global crude and the rupee shift, so Salem's rate often holds steady for several days.
Why Salem's price differs from other cities
The base refinery cost, central excise (₹15.80/L) and dealer commission (₹2.58/L) are the same across India. What makes Salem different is Tamil Nadu's VAT — about ₹18.67 a litre here — plus a little local freight. That is why a tankful in Salem can cost more or less than the same fuel in a neighbouring state.
What a full tank costs in Salem
At today's rate, 10 litres is about ₹1,009 and a 40-litre tank roughly ₹4,037. ₹1,000 buys you about 9.9 litres. Use the trip-cost calculator above to turn Salem's rate into the cost of any journey for your car's mileage.
Prices are indicative retail rates for Salem, compiled daily; verify at the pump before fuelling. Tax components derive from published excise, dealer and Tamil Nadu VAT figures.
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