India, March 26 -- Petrol prices in India have risen by Rs.5.30 per litre and diesel has gone up by Rs.3 per litre as Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer increased the fuel prices. Track updates on Middle East war

In the backdrop of energy concerns triggered by the Iran-US war, petrol and diesel prices in India have been through a gradual uptick over the past few weeks as virtual shuttering of Strait of Hormuz and US and Iran launching attacks on energy facilities has disrupted the global supplies.

Amid concerns of fuel shortage, people in many states across India are flocking petrol pumps to get their vehicles refuelled, while LPG crisis has also prompted long queues outside filling stations and depots.

In terms of pe...