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Fuel Retailers Losing Rs20 Litre on Petrol Rs100 on Diesel as Iran War Drags on
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AI-generatedThe ongoing Iran war has driven global oil prices sharply higher, creating a significant gap between international and domestic fuel prices in India. The government's decision to keep pump prices unchanged during elections is causing large losses for state-run retailers, but a post-election price adjustment is likely.
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- Fuel retailers in India lose ₹20/litre on petrol and ₹100/litre on diesel due to frozen pump prices.
- International oil prices surged from ~$72.87 to over $103 per barrel amid Iran war.
- Government may adjust prices after assembly elections ending April 29.
- Petrol and diesel in Delhi are ₹94.77 and ₹87.67 per litre, vs market prices of ₹114.77 and ₹187.67.
- Petroleum ministry denies social media claims of a ₹25-28 per litre price hike.
The ongoing Iran war is driving oil prices higher, with strong bullish sentiment prevailing. However, historical patterns suggest that price spikes may not be sustained without actual supply disruptions.
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Sector impact at a glance
- COMMODITY_OILmid
- COMMODITY_OILshort
- ENERGY_CONSUMERmid
- ENERGY_CONSUMERshort
