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Petrol and Diesel Prices Hold Steady as Brent Crude Near $116 Amid Houthi Attacks
✍️ HDFC Sky
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:11 PM
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Indian petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged as Brent crude oil approaches $116 a barrel, following increased tensions from Houthi attacks on shipping lanes.
Indian petrol and diesel prices have stayed flat this week, according to data from HDFC Sky. The stability comes as global crude markets react to heightened security concerns in the Red Sea.
Brent crude has edged close to the $116 per barrel mark, a level that traders say reflects the impact of recent Houthi attacks on shipping lanes. The attacks have disrupted maritime traffic, prompting a cautious uptick in oil prices.
The Indian government has noted that the current price stability is beneficial for consumers, especially amid rising global energy costs. However, officials remain alert to any further disruptions that could affect the domestic fuel market.
Analysts suggest that while the immediate price impact is modest, sustained tensions could lead to longer‑term volatility in both international and domestic fuel prices.
Brent crude has edged close to the $116 per barrel mark, a level that traders say reflects the impact of recent Houthi attacks on shipping lanes. The attacks have disrupted maritime traffic, prompting a cautious uptick in oil prices.
The Indian government has noted that the current price stability is beneficial for consumers, especially amid rising global energy costs. However, officials remain alert to any further disruptions that could affect the domestic fuel market.
Analysts suggest that while the immediate price impact is modest, sustained tensions could lead to longer‑term volatility in both international and domestic fuel prices.