Petrol Price in Kollam

Monthly historical petrol prices in Kollam reveal pricing patterns over time, providing insights into past trends and helping forecast possible future price shifts.

• Dealer commissionsGeopolitical events
• Natural disasters
• Government subsidies
• Supply and demand
• Currency exchange rate
• Global crude oil prices
• Taxes (VAT, Excise Duty, etc.)

The price of petrol is usually more than diesel in Kollam. The price comparison of both fuels is provided in the table below.

• Dealer Commissions: Petrol pump dealers receive a commission on fuel sales, which is included in the price that consumers pay at the pump.Inflation Buffer: To protect against potential price volatility and inflation, oil marketing companies often build a buffer into petrol prices, providing for possible future cost increases.
• Excise Duty and Road Cess: The central government imposes excise duty and road cess, both of which significantly add to the cost of petrol for end consumers.
• Oil Marketing Company (OMC) Processing Costs: Expenses incurred by oil marketing companies, including refining, transportation, and distribution of crude oil, are factored into the final retail price of petrol.
• Global Crude Oil Prices: Since India relies heavily on imported crude oil, any shifts in international crude oil prices have a direct effect on domestic petrol costs.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) or Sales Tax: State-imposed VAT or sales tax is another key element that influences the final price of petrol, varying by location.

Here is the latest petrol price in Kollam: