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BPCL, HPCL, IOC shares dip but soaring oil prices fail to weigh on ONGC shares. Here's why

OMC stocks fell up to 4% today, while upstream companies' shares rallied on Tuesday. Here's what experts say on volatility in oil stocks amid rising crude oil prices.

3 min read28 Apr 2026
Industry

India eyes price stabilization fund for petrol, diesel, LPG

Plan follows the uncertainty over energy supply and price rise due to the West Asia war.

4 min read15 Apr 2026
Markets

HPCL vs BPCL vs IOC: How will US-Iran war impact OMCs' profit & which stock to buy ahead of Q4 results?

The earnings of OMCs in Q4 FY26 could be weaker on the back of higher retail fuel losses and a sharp rise in LPG under-recoveries, but partially offset by strong gross refining margins (GRMs).

3 min read13 Apr 2026
Markets

IOC to HPCL: Oil PSU stocks crash up to 5% as crude prices skyrocket 8% to above $100 amid US plans to block Hormuz

Shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) faced selling pressure on Monday, April 13, following a sharp surge in crude oil prices, which rose above $100.

2 min read13 Apr 2026
News

Petrol, diesel rates on 8 April — Check fuel prices today in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and others

Petrol, diesel rates on 8 April: The government has indicated that it is likely to keep the prices of petrol and diesel steady for the time being despite the global supply crisis, as oil marketing companies continue to take a hit to absorb any sudden price changes for the customers.

2 min read8 Apr 2026
News

Petrol, diesel prices on 5 April: Check fuel rates in your city today — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, others

Crude oil prices continue to experience volatility as the US-Iran war enters its second month, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining shut to trade. However, despite the global supply crunch, India has managed to maintain stable price levels. Check petrol & diesel rates in your city on Sunday, 5 April.

2 min read5 Apr 2026
Industry

OMCs seek advance payments for supplying petrol, diesel amid West Asia crisis

While Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) began insisting on advance payments from last week, Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) halted its five-day revolving credit policy on Monday.

3 min read17 Mar 2026
Markets

OMCs fall up to 5.5% as crude oil price remain above $100 US-Iran war: Which stock should you buy?

Indian oil marketing companies face stock declines as crude prices exceed $100 per barrel amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. IOC, BPCL, and HPCL shares fell sharply, with investors concerned over potential disruptions in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

3 min read16 Mar 2026
Markets

HPCL to IOC: OMC stocks fall up to 3% as Brent crude oil prices reclaim $100/bbl

Shares of oil marketing companies (OMCs) fell up to 3% in Thursday's trading session after crude oil prices once again jumped to $100 per barrel amid ongoing US-Iran war.

1 min read12 Mar 2026
Markets

IndiGo, IOC to Petronet LNG: US-Iran war pushes 75 stocks from Nifty 500 pack into bears' grip

From the Nifty 500 pack, some 75 stocks have seen a decline of 10% or more, pushing them into bear grip in a span of just one week, shows data from Capitaline as of close on March 9.

3 min read10 Mar 2026