Fuel Prices Stable Amid West Asia Crisis; Premium Petrol Hiked

• Petrol and diesel prices in India remained unchanged on March 29, 2026, despite global oil market volatility.
• Global crude prices are highly volatile due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions.
• Indian government indicates stable retail fuel prices, with OMCs absorbing volatility to prevent consumer price shocks.
• Premium petrol variants like XP95 and Power petrol saw a hike of Rs 2 to Rs 2.3 per litre in select cities.
• Factors influencing fuel prices include crude oil rates, exchange rates, central and state taxes, and refining costs.