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IOC and HPCL reported robust March-quarter earnings, but rising crude prices, LPG under-recoveries and geopolitical risks continue to cloud the outlook for FY27

Petrol and diesel prices were raised by around 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second fuel price hike in less than a week

The upward revision in prices for both fuels, said Jyotivardhan Jaipuria, founder and managing director at Valentis Advisors, was already expected though the quantum of ₹3 per litre seems too less.

Slowdown in consumption will come in the way of private investment, which can now turn further cautious on taking such decisions.

We estimate the direct impact of this hike at around 8bps uptick each in the CPI inflation prints for May 2026 and June 2026, along with a mild indirect impact to the tune of around 10 bps, Nayar said

Hindustan Petroleum reported a consolidated net profit of ₹6,065.26 crore, up 77 per cent from ₹3,415 crore in the year-ago period

State-run oil marketing company reports higher refining margins and recommends a final dividend of Rs 19.25 per equity share for FY26

The board of HPCL has declared a final dividend of ₹19.25 per share of ₹10 face value for the financial year 2026 and set August 14 as the record date.

Among the index constituents, Mahanagar Gas fell around 4.5 per cent, followed by IOCL, BPCL, Adani Total Gas, HPCL, Petronet LNG, Chennai Petroleum, and GAIL down over 2 per cent each

At the top of the list is Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), which offers the highest dividend yield of 7.5 per cent

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Massive fire near crude distillation unit at Balotra refinery site prompts postponement of PM Modi's visit; no casualties reported, probe underway

Crude oil prices fell for a second day ‌on Wednesday on expectations that peace talks between the US and Iran may resume

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited seeks LPG cargo from Russia as Hormuz disruption deepens supply crisis, forcing India to diversify sourcing beyond the Middle East

The selling in HPCL, IOCL, BPCL came after oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as escalating tensions in West Asia spooked investors.

Cabinet approves revised Rs 79,459 crore cost for HPCL Rajasthan refinery, boosting petrochemical output and supporting energy security and import substitution

CCEA hikes HPCL refinery cost, clears hydro projects and Kharif fertiliser subsidy in a series of key approvals

Nomura believes oil marketing companies (OMCs) are likely to face margin pressure after the government raised prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

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Brent crude oil prices cooled off on reports that the US is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran, and had sent a 15-point plan to Iran for discussion