Fuel Cost Calculator
EverydayCalculate petrol or diesel cost for any trip in India. Enter distance, mileage, and fuel price to get exact fuel cost per trip and per month.
Cost per Trip
₹687
Fuel Required (L)
6.67
Cost per Kilometre
₹7
Monthly Fuel Cost
₹13,733
Annual Fuel Cost
₹1.65 L
What is a Fuel Cost?
A Fuel Cost Calculator tells you exactly how much you will spend on petrol or diesel for any trip, daily commute, or monthly driving pattern — given your vehicle's mileage (km/L), the current fuel price (₹/L), and your distance.
For Indian vehicle owners, fuel is typically the single largest running cost of a car or two-wheeler. With petrol prices above ₹100/L in most Indian cities, even a modest 30 km daily commute costs ₹4,000–6,000 per month in fuel alone. This calculator makes that number precise and visible, so you can:
- Plan road trip budgets accurately before you leave
- Compare fuel costs for different routes (shorter distance vs. faster highway)
- Evaluate whether a cab/metro is cheaper than driving on a given day
- Track how a fuel price hike affects your monthly budget
- Compare running costs between vehicles before buying
For perspective on the broader cost of vehicle ownership, also see the Depreciation Calculator for vehicle value loss over time.
How to use this Fuel Cost calculator
- Enter the trip distance in kilometres. For a daily commute, enter the one-way distance.
- Enter your vehicle's mileage in km/L. Use your real-world average (check your trip meter and fuel tank fill-ups over a month for accuracy).
- Enter the current fuel price in ₹/L. Check your nearest pump; defaults to ₹103/L (approximate mid-2025 average).
- Enter trips per month — for a daily commuter on 22 working days, use 22 (one-way) or 44 (round trips counted individually).
- Results show: litres required per trip, cost per trip (highlighted), cost per kilometre, monthly fuel cost, and annual fuel cost.
Formula & Methodology
Fuel required (L) = Distance (km) ÷ Mileage (km/L) Cost per trip (₹) = Fuel required × Fuel price (₹/L) Cost per km (₹) = Fuel price ÷ Mileage Monthly fuel cost = Cost per trip × Trips per month Annual fuel cost = Monthly fuel cost × 12Worked example — Pune to Mumbai road trip (160 km each way), Toyota Innova (13 km/L), diesel ₹90/L:One-way fuel required = 160 ÷ 13 = 12.31 L Round trip fuel = 24.62 L Round trip cost = 24.62 × 90 = ₹2,215 Cost per km = ₹90 ÷ 13 = ₹6.92/kmFuel cost comparison — same 100 km trip at different mileages: | Vehicle | Mileage | Fuel @ ₹103/L | Cost/100 km | |---|---|---|---| | Honda Activa | 45 km/L | 2.22 L | ₹229 | | Maruti Swift | 22 km/L | 4.55 L | ₹469 | | Honda City | 17 km/L | 5.88 L | ₹606 | | Mahindra Thar | 13 km/L | 7.69 L | ₹792 | | Toyota Fortuner | 10 km/L | 10.00 L | ₹1,030 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate petrol cost for a trip?
Fuel cost = (Distance ÷ Mileage) × Fuel price per litre. For a 200 km trip in a car with 15 km/L mileage and petrol at ₹103/L: Fuel needed = 200 ÷ 15 = 13.33 L; Cost = 13.33 × 103 = ₹1,373. This is the same formula used by this calculator — enter your trip distance, vehicle mileage (km/L), and current fuel price, and it computes the exact cost instantly.
What is a good mileage for a car in India?
For petrol cars in India, a mileage of 14–18 km/L is considered good for sedans and hatchbacks. Popular models: Maruti Suzuki Swift gets about 21–23 km/L (ARAI), Hyundai i20 about 20 km/L, Honda City about 17 km/L. SUVs typically return 12–16 km/L. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient: 20–25 km/L for hatchbacks, 15–20 km/L for SUVs. Real-world mileage is typically 15–25% lower than ARAI certified figures due to traffic, AC use, and driving style.
What is the current petrol price in India?
Petrol and diesel prices in India are revised daily by OMCs (HPCL, BPCL, IOCL) based on international crude prices and rupee-dollar exchange rates. Prices vary by state due to state VAT and local levies. As of mid-2025, petrol prices ranged from approximately ₹94–106/L depending on the city (lower in Andaman, higher in Maharashtra and Kerala). Check your local petrol pump or IOC/HPCL websites for the exact daily price in your city.
How does AC usage affect fuel cost?
Air conditioning reduces fuel efficiency by 15–25% in city driving and 5–10% on highways. For a car rated at 18 km/L, AC usage drops real-world mileage to approximately 14–15 km/L in the city. For accurate fuel cost estimates, adjust your mileage input downward by 15% if you regularly use AC. This is especially significant in Indian summers (April–June) when AC is used continuously.
How do I calculate monthly fuel expenses for my daily commute?
Enter your one-way commute distance, multiply by 2 for a round trip, then enter the number of working days per month (typically 22–25). For example: 15 km one-way = 30 km/day round trip. At 15 km/L mileage and ₹103/L petrol: fuel/day = 30/15 = 2 L; cost/day = 2 × 103 = ₹206; monthly cost = ₹206 × 22 = ₹4,532. Use the 'Trips per Month' input as your number of working days.
How much does fuel cost per kilometre?
Cost per km = Fuel price ÷ Mileage (km/L). At ₹103/L and 15 km/L mileage: ₹103 ÷ 15 = ₹6.87/km. This 'cost per km' metric is useful for comparing car ownership versus other modes: auto-rickshaws in Bengaluru charge approximately ₹12–15/km, cabs ₹10–18/km, metro ₹2–5/km. Knowing your car's ₹/km cost helps you decide when driving yourself is economical and when cab or public transport is cheaper.
How does fuel price increase affect my annual budget?
A ₹5/L increase in petrol price adds ₹(5 × annual litres consumed) to your annual fuel bill. For someone driving 1,500 km/month at 15 km/L: annual fuel consumption = 1,200 L; a ₹5/L increase = ₹6,000 more per year. Use this calculator to compare: enter current price, note the annual cost, then change the fuel price by ₹5 and see the new annual cost. The difference is your budget impact.
How do I use the Fuel Cost Calculator?
Enter the trip distance in kilometres. Enter your vehicle's fuel efficiency (mileage) in km/L — use your car's real-world average, not ARAI figure. Enter the current fuel price per litre (check your local pump). Enter how many such trips you make per month. The calculator shows fuel needed, cost per trip, cost per kilometre, monthly fuel expense, and annual fuel expense.
How can I reduce fuel costs in India?
Key strategies: Maintain tyre pressure at recommended levels (under-inflated tyres reduce mileage by 3–5%). Service your vehicle on schedule (air filter, spark plugs, and engine oil affect efficiency). Drive at 60–80 km/h on highways for best fuel economy (high speeds increase aerodynamic drag sharply). Avoid aggressive acceleration and hard braking — smooth driving improves mileage by 15–20% in city traffic. Use engine-off at traffic signals longer than 30 seconds (most Maruti and Tata cars have an auto stop-start system for this).
How does mileage vary for two-wheelers in India?
Two-wheelers are significantly more fuel-efficient than cars. Popular models: Honda Activa: 45–50 km/L (ARAI), Bajaj Pulsar 150: 40–45 km/L, Royal Enfield Classic 350: 30–35 km/L. Real-world figures are 10–20% lower. For a two-wheeler at 45 km/L and petrol at ₹103/L: cost per km = ₹103 ÷ 45 = ₹2.29/km, versus ₹6.87/km for a 15 km/L car. Monthly savings for a 30 km/day commute: (₹6.87 − ₹2.29) × 30 × 22 = ₹3,023/month.
Can I calculate CNG or EV running costs with this calculator?
For CNG vehicles, enter your CNG efficiency in km/kg (typically 25–35 km/kg for CNG cars) and enter the CNG price per kg as the 'Fuel Price'. For EVs, the equivalent is electricity cost: enter km per kWh (typically 6–8 km/kWh for EVs) as the 'Mileage', and ₹/kWh (typically ₹8–10/kWh for home charging) as the 'Fuel Price'. This gives you the per-trip electricity cost. For example: Tata Nexon EV at 7 km/kWh, ₹9/kWh: ₹9 ÷ 7 = ₹1.29/km — much lower than petrol vehicles.