New Delhi, April 1 -- Petrol and diesel prices stayed mostly stable across major Indian cities, even as a global energy crisis intensified due to the near halt of trade through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, oil prices have surged significantly.

Meanwhile, US stocks rose on optimism that the month-long conflict could soon be resolved, and Brent crude futures settled 3.2% lower at $103.97 per barrel.

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) update fuel prices daily at 6 AM. However, despite the changes mentioned earlier, the rates of regular petrol and diesel, which account for most daily sales at fuel stations-have remained largely steady.

Here are the petrol and diesel prices across...