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Fuel Prices Unchanged April 24 as Hormuz Crisis Pushes Global Oil Higher
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Oil jumps globally, but your pump may stay steady
Fuel prices in India stayed unchanged on April 24 despite global crude volatility linked to rising West Asia tensions and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Oil marketing companies reportedly update petrol and diesel rates daily from 6 AM, using international crude benchmarks. In major cities including Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, drivers may not see any change even as shipping disruptions keep international prices under pressure.
- Petrol and diesel rates reportedly unchanged across India on April 24
- Global crude oil volatility rises amid West Asia tensions
- The Strait of Hormuz crisis is disrupting shipping routes and lifting prices
- OMCs update prices daily from 6 AM based on international benchmarks
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