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Petrol Diesel Prices May Rise by Rs 25 28 Per Litre After Elections Says Kotak Institutional Equities

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The article highlights potential fuel price adjustments in India driven by geopolitical tensions affecting oil supplies and domestic political timing. This reflects broader energy market volatility where supply disruptions and election cycles can delay necessary price corrections, creating financial burdens for refiners and potential inflationary pressures for consumers.

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  • Kotak Institutional Equities predicts potential petrol/diesel price increase of ₹25-28/litre after state elections
  • Brent crude oil at $104/barrel with Strait of Hormuz shut affecting global supplies
  • Retail fuel prices unchanged despite rising crude import bill due to political considerations
  • Refiners facing burden of approximately ₹270 billion per month
  • Last voting for state elections scheduled for April 29, 2026
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Turkish refiners are under financial pressure due to rising crude costs without price adjustments. Political constraints are significant, but government measures could provide temporary relief.

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