In the national capital, petrol continued to be priced at Rs 94.77 per litre, while diesel held steady at Rs 87.67 per litre. (AI image)

Petrol, diesel prices today: Amid US-Iran war and continued transit issues via the Strait of Hormuz, countries around the world have been forced to either raise petrol, diesel, gas prices or announce rationing measures. In India, so far petrol and diesel prices have not been hiked by state-run refiners despite global crude oil prices climbing to around $120 per barrel.Last week, the government announced a big excise duty cut on petrol and diesel prices, in effect cushioning consumers from a hike, while also reducing the blow for oil marketing companies.To strengthen domestic supply, the government has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre and introduced export duties of Rs 21.50 per litre on diesel and Rs 29.50 per litre on aviation turbine fuel.

Petrol, diesel prices today

Despite a rise in global oil prices on Monday amid growing concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East, retail prices of petrol and diesel in major Indian cities remained unchanged on March 30, 2026. In the national capital, petrol continued to be priced at Rs 94.77 per litre, while diesel held steady at Rs 87.67 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol was unchanged at Rs 103.54 per litre and diesel at Rs 90.03 per litre.With the excise duty cut in place, retail prices of petrol and diesel will remain unchanged. The reduction is aimed at easing the financial burden on public sector oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation. These companies have been selling fuel domestically at prices significantly below their cost of supply. At prevailing global crude levels, their losses are estimated at about Rs 26 per litre on petrol and Rs 81.90 per litre on diesel, translating into a combined daily under-recovery of nearly Rs 2,400 crore. The excise duty cut of Rs 10 per litre helps absorb part of these losses, allowing continued supply without altering pump prices.In comparison with global trends, the situation stands out. Fuel prices have climbed between 30 and 50 per cent across South and South-East Asia, risen by around 30 per cent in North America, and increased by about 20 per cent in Europe since the current crisis began. Meanwhile, the government has intensified efforts to ensure steady availability of fuel and gas following the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, while appealing to the public not to engage in panic buying after isolated surges were reported at some fuel stations.In an official update on the evolving situation linked to the West Asia conflict, the oil ministry said on Sunday that domestic refineries are operating at elevated capacity levels with sufficient crude stocks, and supplies of petrol and diesel remain adequate across the country. Fuel outlets continue to function normally, although misinformation led to brief spikes in demand in certain regions.“There were certain rumours, which led to panic buying at some retail outlets in a few states, resulting in unusually high sales and heavy crowding at retail outlets. However, it is informed that there are adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available at all petrol pumps in the country,” the ministry said.

LPG, LNG availability

In the natural gas segment, priority allocation has been given to essential sectors, with full supply directed towards piped natural gas and CNG consumers, while industrial and commercial users are receiving around 80 per cent of their usual consumption. Fertiliser units are being supplied at 70 to 75 per cent levels, alongside efforts to procure additional LNG cargoes.The ministry also noted that expansion of city gas networks is being fast-tracked by simplifying approvals and encouraging a transition from LPG to piped natural gas. Over 2,90,000 new PNG connections were added in March, with companies such as Indraprastha Gas, Mahanagar Gas, GAIL Gas and BPCL offering incentives to accelerate adoption.While LPG supply has been affected by geopolitical developments, distribution continues without reported shortages. Daily refill deliveries have exceeded 55 lakh cylinders, and monitoring measures have been tightened to prevent diversion. Supply of commercial LPG has recovered to about 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, with priority given to hospitality, food services and key industrial users.Additionally, kerosene allocations to states have been increased, and enforcement action against hoarding and black marketing has been stepped up, with nearly 2,900 inspections carried out and around 1,000 cylinders seized recently.State governments have been instructed to enhance oversight, conduct daily reviews, counter misinformation and expedite approvals for gas infrastructure.“The government reiterates its advice to the public not to believe rumours,” the statement said.“The government is making all efforts to ensure the availability of petrol, diesel and LPG. Avoid panic purchases of petrol, diesel and booking of LPG.”

Mumbai Indians kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with an emphatic six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, but the spotlight quickly shifted from the result to a tactical decision involving Suryakumar Yadav. Despite the commanding win, questions arose after the Indian T20 captain was used as an impact substitute rather than featuring in the starting XI.

Chasing a daunting 221, Mumbai Indians made it look surprisingly comfortable, riding on a record-breaking opening stand. However, Suryakumar’s delayed entry into the game became a major talking point among fans and pundits alike.

Mahela Jayawardene reveals reason behind Suryakumar Yadav’s impact player move

Head coach Mahela Jayawardene addressed the speculation in the post-match press conference, putting to rest any rumours surrounding the decision. He clarified that Suryakumar was dealing with a minor groin issue, and the team management opted to manage his workload carefully.

Jayawardene stressed that the move was purely precautionary, aimed at ensuring the batter remains fully fit for the long tournament ahead. He also expressed disappointment over unnecessary speculation, urging observers not to misinterpret routine tactical decisions.

“I hope you don’t create unwanted stories. The camp is very happy. Everyone’s happy. Sky came, joined us. He had an extra couple of days he wanted as well. He joined. He had a little tight groin. He was doing fielding and all that. I knew I had another 5 days from this game to the other game. I just wanted to give him that extra bit of time. He was even keen at the end to go for 3-4 overs,” Jayawardene told reporters at the post-match press conference.

According to the coach, Suryakumar had recently joined the squad and was eager to contribute, even offering to take the field earlier. However, the management chose to be cautious, highlighting the importance of preserving key players across a demanding IPL season.

“I said, no, just fine. It’s okay. It was a change. Please don’t create any stories. It’s just that I have to take precautions. These are very valuable players for me to have them going throughout the season. These are calculated decisions that I make, and the management makes. There’s nothing beyond that,” he added.

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Rohit Sharma-Ryan Rickelton partnership seals the chase

While the debate around Suryakumar continued, the on-field action was dominated by Mumbai’s explosive opening pair. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton stitched together a stunning 148-run partnership that laid the foundation for the successful chase.

Rohit looked in sublime touch, scoring a fluent 78, while Rickelton complemented him brilliantly with an aggressive 81. Their partnership effectively took the game away from Kolkata, leaving little pressure on the middle order. Suryakumar eventually walked in at No. 3 after Rohit’s dismissal but managed a quickfire 16 off just eight deliveries before being dismissed by Kartik Tyagi.

Earlier in the evening, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a formidable 220/4 in their 20 overs. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a composed 67, anchoring the innings with authority. Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi provided crucial support with a brisk 51 off 29 balls, helping KKR set what appeared to be a challenging target.

Despite the strong total, Mumbai’s batting firepower proved too much to handle. The chase was eventually completed with five balls to spare, as Naman Dhir sealed the win with a boundary at the start of the final over.

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Cameron Green’s non-availability as a bowler had trigged a sharp response from KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane (IPL/BCCI)

Cricket Australia have been forced to put out a clarification on why Australian allrounder Cameron Green is not allowed to bowl for his franchise Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, after skipper Ajinkya Rahane took a swipe at the Australian board when asked about Green’s abstinence from bowling duties during KKR’s opening fixture against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday.KKR failed to defend a total of 220, with Rahane blaming it on the inexperienced bowling unit and the true nature of the Wankhede track – the same strip which saw nearly 500 runs being scored in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal between India and England earlier this month.KKR have been grappling with injuries, and Rahane conceded that the non-availability of Green as a bowler dented the team’s balance.“I think when hopefully Green starts to bowl soon, the combination will be slightly different,” said Rahane during the post-match interaction. “At the moment, we have to see the balance and who can bowl well for us. Batting-wise, as I said, we batted really well, but finding that balance with the ball is really important. So, hopefully, Green starts to bowl soon, then we can find out whether the combination will be okay.“And when asked why the 26-year-old was not bowling, he shot back, saying, “That question you need to ask Cricket Australia,” leaving the on-air commentators Ravi Shastri and Kevin Pietersen speechless for a bit.However, Cricket Australia responded to Rahane’s remarks, stating that Green is suffering from a lower back injury and KKR were made fully aware of the situation beforehand.“Cameron has a lower back injury which is being managed but requires him to abstain from bowling for a short period,” a CA spokesperson said, as quoted by FOX Sports.“Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to return in around 10–12 days’ time. KKR has been communicated with and is fully aware of this information,” the report further stated, attributing it to the spokesperson.Green, the most expensive buy of the IPL 2026 auction at INR 25.20 Cr, came out to bat at one-down, scoring 18 off 10 balls, but was not pressed into action with the ball as Mumbai Indians batters made merry against an inexperienced KKR bowling unit. Every KKR bowler was taken to the cleaners by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton of Mumbai Indians, who combined for an opening stand of 148 in just 11.1 overs.Vaibhav Arora was taken for 52 runs in his four overs, while Blessing Muzarabani leaked 34 runs in his three overs. Kartik Tyagi, the impact sub, returned figures of 4-0-43-1. But the biggest letdown for KKR were their spin twins — Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy — who proved ineffective on the Wankhede track, giving away 78 runs between them in seven overs.

Pakistan has once again found itself facing the consequences of long-standing support for terror groups, as highlighted in a US Congressional research report dated March 25. The report presents a stark picture of Pakistan as a base for numerous armed and terrorist organisations, some of which have been active since the 1980s.According to the report, these groups fall into different categories—globally focused, Afghanistan-oriented, India-focused, domestic, or sectarian. Twelve of them are designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under US law, and most follow Islamist extremist ideologies.