International Prices of Crude Oil Indian Basket Petrol and Diesel

This dataset provides information on international crude oil prices and petroleum product pricing in India. It includes current crude price data, retail selling prices of petroleum products in major metropolitan cities, historical dealer and distributor commissions, under-recoveries, and government subsidies for PDS kerosene and domestic LPG. The dataset covers important economic and pricing indicators across different time periods.

About Dataset

This structured dataset presents a comprehensive view of crude oil and petroleum product pricing and related financial indicators in India. It contains five components covering current international crude oil prices, retail selling prices of sensitive petroleum products in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, historical dealer and distributor commissions for petrol, diesel, and domestic LPG, historical under-recoveries on petroleum product sales, and subsidies provided for PDS kerosene and domestic LPG. The data includes time-series information from 2002–03 onwards for selected indicators and uses relevant monetary and pricing units. It can support policy analysis, petroleum market research, price trend analysis, subsidy assessment, and economic studies

Purpose of Dataset

The purpose of this dataset is to provide structured information on crude oil prices, petroleum product prices, dealer and distributor commissions, under-recoveries, and government subsidies in India. It supports the analysis of international crude price movements and their relationship with domestic petroleum pricing. The dataset can be used by policymakers, researchers, analysts, and industry stakeholders to study price trends, marketing and distribution costs, subsidy patterns, and the financial impact of under-recoveries. It also enables comparative analysis of retail prices across major Indian cities and supports research, policy formulation, economic assessment, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making in the petroleum and natural gas sector.