{"id":209905,"date":"2026-03-23T11:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=209905"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:30:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T06:00:26","slug":"oil-hits-156-barrel-amid-war-will-petrol-diesel-prices-skyrocket-here-is-the-centers-final-verdict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/oil-hits-156-barrel-amid-war-will-petrol-diesel-prices-skyrocket-here-is-the-centers-final-verdict\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Hits $156\/Barrel Amid War! Will Petrol &amp; Diesel Prices Skyrocket? Here is the Center\u2019s Final Verdict"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The escalating conflict in West Asia has sent shockwaves through the global energy market, with the average price of crude oil imported by India surging to a staggering $156.29 per barrel. This marks a massive leap from $71.17 recorded on February 28. Despite this unprecedented volatility, the Indian government and oil marketing companies have assured citizens that retail prices for petrol and diesel will remain unchanged for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategic decision to hold prices comes as India\u2019s refineries are operating at full capacity with sufficient crude reserves. While prices breached the $140 mark on March 16 and hit $156 by March 19, the government\u2019s diversified sourcing strategy\u2014importing from over 40 countries\u2014has kept the domestic supply chain resilient. Unlike several neighboring nations facing acute fuel shortages, India remains in a stable position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the LPG (Cooking Gas) sector is facing pressure. Following attacks on Qatar\u2019s Ras Laffan industrial zone, nearly 47% of India\u2019s LPG imports were impacted. To counter this, the government has diverted shipments from the USA, Russia, Australia, and Norway. 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