Asansol Weather, AQI and Petrol Price Today
Everything live for Asansol, in one place.
As of 17 October 2026, Petrol costs ₹113.51/L and diesel ₹99.82/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Asansol: 58/100 (Poor)
Rank #243 of 271 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Asansol's AQI of 425 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2 more - leaving 58/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 17 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Asansol Today: 425 (Severe)
Flat vs yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Asansol's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 17 Oct, 4:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~6 min
Live Weather in Asansol
Asansol Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹113.51 and ₹99.82
Petrol flat vs yesterday
Asansol Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 7:01 AM · Sunset 6:29 PM · Rahu Kalam 9:53 AM-11:19 AM
Asansol Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Maha Saptami
Banks in West Bengal are closed today (Maha Saptami).
Weather Alerts for Asansol Today
No active IMD weather alerts for West Bengal right now.
Compare Asansol with Nearby Cities
vs Jamtara, Durgapur and 4 more nearby cities
Live Asansol Mandi Prices Today
Indus(Bankura Sadar) APMC4 items
- Sweet Pumpkin₹1,950/q
- Green Chilli₹7,500/q
- Potato₹590/q
- Rice₹4,650/q
Bishnupur(Bankura) APMC5 items
- Brinjal₹4,500/q
- Mustard₹6,500/q
- Onion₹4,200/q
- Masur Dal₹10,700/q
- Potato₹620/q
Bankura Sadar APMC3 items
- Sweet Pumpkin₹2,000/q
- Mustard₹6,550/q
- Onion₹4,200/q
Asansol PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
2 post offices across 2 PIN codes in Asansol, West Bengal.
Showing 1–2 of 2 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Asansol Court SO Asansol Division · West Bengal Circle |
713304 | PO | Non Delivery |
|
Asansol HO Asansol Division · West Bengal Circle |
713301 | HO | Delivery |
How is Asansol's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Asansol is CO. Asansol's current AQI of 425 falls in the "Severe" band (400+).
Is Asansol's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Asansol is at Severe today (AQI 425). Avoid all outdoor activity. This level affects even healthy people.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Asansol?
Petrol is ₹113.51/L, diesel ₹99.82/L, for West Bengal (no city-level station for Asansol yet). Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Asansol's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Asansol's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Asansol today?
No - banks in West Bengal are closed today (Maha Saptami).
What is Rahu Kalam in Asansol today?
Rahu Kalam in Asansol today runs from 9:53 AM to 11:19 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.