This page gives you the current rate, a quick look at recent price behaviour, and an overview of the major elements that shape fuel costs in Shimoga
(06 February 2026)
Last updated on: February 07, 2026
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Short-term price movement helps you understand immediate market direction. These daily shifts show how global crude and domestic factors influence the petrol price in Shimoga. Tracking these changes can help you make quick refuelling decisions and manage short-term budgets with greater clarity.
Date |
Price |
Price Change |
06 February 2026 |
₹101.16 |
₹0.0 |
05 February 2026 |
₹101.16 |
₹0.0 |
04 February 2026 |
₹101.16 |
₹0.0 |
03 February 2026 |
₹100.49 |
₹-0.67 |
02 February 2026 |
₹101.16 |
₹0.67 |
30 January 2026 |
₹100.49 |
₹-0.67 |
29 January 2026 |
₹100.49 |
₹0.0 |
28 January 2026 |
₹100.49 |
₹0.0 |
27 January 2026 |
₹100.49 |
₹0.0 |
21 January 2026 |
₹101.16 |
₹0.67 |
Multiple components shape the petrol price in Shimoga. These include global benchmarks, market sentiment, domestic taxes, and operational costs.
Crude oil price trends
Geopolitical developments
Production decisions by oil-exporting nations
Shipping and insurance costs
Seasonal demand shifts
These factors form the base cost used for pricing petrol in Shimoga.
India imports crude in US Dollars. When the rupee weakens, import costs rise. A stronger rupee helps limit upward pressure on the petrol price in Shimoga today.
Central duties
State-level taxes
Refinery processing costs
Dealer commissions
Freight charges
Each cost layer contributes to the retail figure seen at fuel stations.
Transport delays, depot availability, and local distribution patterns influence short-term adjustments across the region.
Fuel stations follow a dynamic pricing mechanism. This system ensures the petrol price in Shimoga stays aligned with global market changes.
Rates are updated once every morning. This update reflects:
Overnight crude movements
Currency fluctuations
Changes in refining costs
Adjustments in freight and margins
Daily revisions improve transparency. They ensure consumers benefit from favourable changes without delay and reflect rising costs immediately when global markets shift.
Monitoring daily updates helps you:
Understand short-term price cycles
Identify temporary spikes
Plan refuelling more strategically
Anticipate monthly expenditure
Fuel prices influence personal and business budgets directly. Even small increases in the petrol price in Shimoga accumulate across weeks.
Higher commute expenses
Increased cost of routine travel
Reduced flexibility for long-distance trips
Pressure on monthly savings
As travel is essential for most households, any upward shift affects your financial planning.
Higher logistics expenses
Increased operating costs for transport-dependent industries
Potential price adjustments in goods and services
Reduced margins for small enterprises
These effects spread across the local market, creating indirect cost pressures.
Higher fuel prices often correlate with increased transportation costs for goods. This may influence general market pricing trends and overall spending patterns.
Efficient driving and smart planning can reduce the effect of recurring price changes. These simple practices help you manage your monthly fuel expenses better.
Maintain correct tyre pressure
Avoid aggressive acceleration
Use route-planning apps
Keep your vehicle well-serviced
Remove excess vehicle load
Turn off the engine at long signals
Drive at steady speeds
Avoid extended idling periods
Use carpooling when possible
Ensure clean air filters
These habits increase mileage and help reduce the impact of the petrol price in Shimoga over time.
Daily changes reflect global crude movements and currency shifts under dynamic pricing.
OMCs set rates based on crude cost, taxes, refining expenses, dealer margins, and freight.
Local transport, operational costs, and depot distances cause regional variation.
Petrol is outside GST, so prices depend on central duties and Karnataka state taxes.
Maintain your vehicle, drive efficiently, plan routes smartly, and avoid unnecessary idling.
No, present GST is inapplicable to the petrol prices in Shimoga.