Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, concerns about the price of petrol and diesel are on the rise. On March 11, there has been no change in the price of petrol and diesel even as the crude oil price is hovering around $90 per barrel. The government sources have indicated that petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged despite the West Asia conflict.
Petrol, Diesel prices on March 11
Here are the petrol and diesel prices in the top Indian cities on March 11, 2026:
| City | Petrol (₹/L) | Diesel (₹/L) |
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Petrol, Diesel shortage
Long queues were seen outside petrol pumps on Tuesday amid rumours of a fuel shortage in Pune. However, Dhruv Ruparel, president of the Petrol Dealers Association, Pune, has put these speculations to rest, stating that there is only a shortage of LPG and not of petrol and diesel
Ruparel told Free Press Journal, "There is a shortage of LPG, and people are speculating that there's a shortage of petrol and diesel as well. Rumours and misleading information are also spreading regarding shortages of petrol and diesel. However, there are no such shortages."
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"We are in touch with oil companies and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and we are monitoring the situation closely. There’s nothing to panic about. Dealers generally maintain three days of stock. Presently, things are normal; there is no disturbance nor disruption," he added.
Will petrol, diesel prices rise in India?
It is being speculated that fuel prices could rise as international crude oil prices have risen sharply. However, government officials have stated that fuel companies can absorb losses until crude prices cross $130 per barrel.
Petrol and diesel prices in India are unlikely to increase despite tensions in the Middle East, government sources said on Monday, adding that the country has sufficient fuel reserves and supply arrangements in place. According to government sources cited by news agency ANI, the current crude oil situation is not expected to immediately affect domestic fuel prices.
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(With inputs from ANI)