New Delhi, July 31 -- Petrol and diesel prices today, 31 July: Retail fuel prices in India changed marginally on Friday, 31 July, across cities but continue to align with the last major price adjustment that came about on 25 May. Hence, domestic fuel rates stood steady despite an increase in Brent price. The global benchmark traded lower on Thursday ahead of its expiry against a recent pick up in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday asserted that there is "no verified evidence of widespread engine damage" with E20 use as it refuted "misleading claims" over ethanol-blended petrol (E20), ANI reported.

In a detailed clarification, the ministry clarified that its conclusions stem from ...