Indian petrol and diesel prices vary by city and are influenced mainly by global crude oil rates, since crude is the primary input for producing fuel. Multiple reports note that changes in international crude prices are being closely watched by consumers, including references to Brent crude trading near the $79 level. While the articles focus on the day’s price movement, they also emphasize that the final retail rates in each location depend on several components beyond crude, which can include taxes and other local pricing factors. The outlets instruct readers to check updated, city-wise prices for places such as major metros and other urban centres (including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more, as cited in one report). The overall message across the sources is that today’s petrol and diesel prices reflect broader shifts in crude oil markets, and that users should rely on current local listings for the exact per-litre rates in their cities.