New Delhi/IBNS, April 1 -- Indian Oil Corporation has increased the prices of premium petrol and diesel in the national capital amid a global oil price surge triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict, media reports said.

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were also sharply increased earlier before being partially rolled back for domestic airlines.

Meanwhile, prices of commercial LPG cylinders were raised by nearly Rs 200 on Wednesday, crossing the Rs 2,000 mark in line with rising global crude prices.

However, domestic LPG cylinder prices, which were earlier increased by Rs 60, remain unchanged.

The surge in fuel prices comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which have pushed global oil prices higher and raised co...