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AI-generatedIndia-specific retail fuel price hike of ₹3/litre, driven by rising global crude oil prices (Brent) amid West Asia tensions. Channel: input_cost pass-through from global crude to domestic retail. Affects Indian OMCs (Indian Oil, BPCL) by reducing under-recoveries, improving margins. Impact is country-specific (India).
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- Petrol and diesel prices hiked by ₹3 per litre in India effective immediately.
- Delhi petrol now ₹97.77/litre, diesel ₹90.67/litre; prices exceed ₹100 in some cities.
- Rise attributed to global crude price increase due to West Asia conflicts.
- India maintains about 60 days of fuel stocks.
- Public sector oil retailers losing ~₹1,000 crore daily due to unchanged prices since April 2022.
Sustained margin improvement for Indian refiners is expected over 1-4 weeks, but gains may be capped by global crude volatility.
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