New Delhi, April 17 -- Petrol, diesel prices on 17 April: Petrol and diesel prices at state-run outlets remain largely unchanged on Thursday, 17 April, in India's domestic market. However, aviation fuel and commercial gas prices continue to reflect earlier volatility caused by the disruption in energy supply chain due to ongoing West Asia conflict.

The anxiety among investors over Strait of Hormuz blockade and global shortage of fuel supply spilled over to fuel prices and can be seen in oil rates worldwide since the Middle East conflict began on 28 February. As of 10:00 AM, retail fuel rates in major cities of India remained stable as the government stepped in to control inflation.

The Indian currency registered gains as compared to oth...