The government last cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2 per litre, ahead of the general elections in March 2024
Public sector oil marketing firm BPCL on Friday said it has set up a biofuel blend High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD) bunker at Mumbai Port. The facility, the first-of-its-kind by an OMC in the country, provides shipping companies with a cleaner, biodegradable alternative to traditional fuels, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) said in a statement. This initiative not only supports environmental sustainability but also strengthens BPCL's position as a leader in the Indian bunkering market, it added. It also aligns with the global mandate to decarbonise the shipping sector apart from one of many green initiatives by the company, BPCL said. "Our Project Aspire, with its focus on green energy, is driving our efforts towards a cleaner future. This biofuel blend bunker is a significant step in that direction and positions BPCL as a global bunkering leader," said Sukhmal Jain, Director (Marketing) at BPCL. The company's foray into biofuel blends is part of a broader strategy to .
According to HPCL, India's ambitious goal of expanding road connectivity, manufacturing, and construction activities is expected to support economic growth and further drive oil consumption in India.
Originally announced as a Rs 30,000 crore fund in Budget 2023, the fund was never disbursed
Oil & Gas stocks outlook: Indraprastha Gas and Mahanagar Gas are awaiting a breakout from a narrow trading band, show technical charts.
Oil marketing companies in talks with Russia for long-term deal, say officials
Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, and Bharat Petroleum are negotiating with Brazilian energy major Petrobras to secure long-term crude oil supply contracts to diversify its energy sources
Commercial LPG cylinder prices for July have been further cut by Rs 30, after being reduced by Rs 70 in June. Its aimed at providing relief to enterprises in the food and hospitality industries
The boards of directors of HPCL, and BPCL are scheduled to meet on Thursday, May 9, 2024 to consider bonus issue plan
According to reports, Egypt has revived stalled negotiations between the Israel-Hamas for a ceasefire agreement, thereby pushing crude oil prices lower.
OMCs have raked in record Rs 69K cr net profit in first 9 months of FY24
In past three days, shares of OMCs have declined between 8 - 12 per cent on concerns that recent petrol and diesel price cut could hurt the companies' profit margins in the near-term.
Market wrap on March 15, 2024: Mahindra & Mahindra was the major loser among auto stocks, down 5%; Among others shares of oil marketing companies declined up to 6 per cent post fuel price cut.
Stocks to Watch on Friday, March 15, 2024: The Centre has reduced prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre, effective from March 15, 6 AM
Both petrol and diesel to be cheaper by Rs 2 in Delhi from Friday
Overall, IOCL and BPCL reported a net profit of Rs 8,063 crore and Rs 3,397 crore respectively, well ahead of Q3FY23 PAT of Rs 448 crore and Rs 1,960 crore
Analysts at CLSA believe that HPCL, BPCL and IOC were pricing-in much higher than historical marketing margins, and a notable premium to the global peers
Dhamra LNG terminal, India's newest and only terminal on the Eastern coast will take advantage of the Urja Ganga and Indradhanush gas grids, to service the region
IOC is likely to trade on a bullish note as long as the stock sustains above Rs 165, suggests the daily chart.
The British company's payouts to shareholders reached around $23 billion in 2023, over 10% of Shell's market value