Shares of HPCL and BPCL fell up to 3% despite the first fuel price hike since 2022, as investors worried the increase would not offset mounting losses. Analysts estimate OMCs could still lose nearly Rs 500 crore daily at current crude prices. With Brent crude above $100 and West Asia tensions persisting, markets fear another quarter of heavy financial pressure for state-run fuel retailers.

India’s oil minister warned state fuel retailers are losing up to ?1,000 crore a day selling below market prices and the situation may not be sustainable.

Speaking at Annual Business Summit organised by CII, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also spoke about supply side disruptions, strategic fuel reserves and the push for piped gas.

India's oil marketing companies face escalating under-recoveries due to persistent crude oil supply disruptions and an uncertain global market. Industry veteran MK Surana warns of…

Oil marketing company shares fell on Friday. Petrol and diesel prices saw a modest increase. This hike aims to ease financial pressure on companies. Global crude oil prices remain…