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The export of <keyword id="6367091" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="petrol" source="Orion">petrol</keyword> by Indian oil marketing companies (<keyword id="88586" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OMCs" source="Orion">OMCs</keyword>) rose 142% in a year between 2020-21 and 2021-22, while there was a minuscule rise of less than 1% in the export of diesel during the same period. According to official figures, the OMCs exported 668 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) of petrol in 2021-22, which was 142% more than 276 TMT of petrol exported by the country in 2020-21. In 2020-21, the OMCs exported 1,985 TMT of diesel, while in 2021-22, it exported 1,994 TMT of diesel, a growth of less than 1% over the previous year. The three OMCs, namely the <keyword id="6356834" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="indian-oil-corporation" source="Orion">Indian Oil Corporation</keyword>, <keyword id="6374014" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hindustan-petroleum" source="Orion">Hindustan Petroleum</keyword>, and <keyword id="156368" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="bharat-petroleum-corporation" source="Orion">Bharat Petroleum Corporation</keyword>, export petrol and diesel to several nations across the world. OMCs export surplus petrol and diesel to other countries only after meeting domestic demand in the country. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/verdict-on-demonetisation-cannot-be-interpreted-as-upholding-the-move-cpim/articleshow/96682871.cms">Verdict on demonetisation cannot be interpreted as upholding the move: CPI(M)</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/rishabh-instruments-files-draft-papers-with-sebi-to-mobilise-funds-via-ipo/articleshow/96683706.cms">Rishabh Instruments files draft papers with SEBI to mobilise funds via IPO</a>

Petrol export by OMCs rose 142% between 2020-21 and 2021-22

<keyword id="6356109" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="diesel">Diesel</keyword> prices may go up by 80 paise a litre from today (May 13) as the <keyword id="40807" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Election-Commission">Election Commission</keyword> (EC) has turned down the Oil Ministry's proposal to put on hold the Cabinet’s decision to increase its rate in “small monthly doses” because the revenue losses on diesel had dropped below Rs 6 a litre two months ago, according to government officials. 
 
At present, the revenue loss on the fuel is Rs 6.80 a litre and it is for the Oil Ministry to take a decision, an EC official said. 
 
"With the proposed 80 paise hike, revenue loss on diesel is expected to be around Rs 5 per litre from May 16," a government source said. 
The hike will also cover backlog as it was delayed due to the recently concluded polls, government officials said. The fuel price would increase drastically as the companies were not allowed to increase diesel prices for the past two months. 
 
The government had allowed oil companies to increase diesel rates by 50 paise every month until their revenue losses are neutralised. <keyword id="6356834" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Indian-Oil-Corporation">Indian Oil Corporation</keyword> (IOC), <keyword id="156368" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bharat-Petroleum-Corporation">Bharat Petroleum Corporation</keyword> (BPCL) and <keyword id="156363" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Hindustan-Petroleum-Corporation">Hindustan Petroleum Corporation</keyword> (HPCL) frequently exercised their limited pricing freedom with the prior approval from the government. "There was an exception in April-May last year during the assembly elections in Karnataka. As a result, oil companies had to raise diesel rates by about Re 1 per litre after the polls," an HPCL executive said.

Now Diesel May Be Dearer By 80 Paise/Litre

New Delhi, Mar 31 () Shares of oil marketing companies, led by Bharat Petroleum, on Tuesday zoomed up to 15 per cent owing to a fall in crude prices. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) advanced 15.07 per cent to Rs 316.05, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) jumped 13.12 per cent to Rs 190.15 and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) gained 6.66 per cent to close at Rs 81.65 on the BSE. "Today (on Tuesday), share price of BPCL and HPCL are up owing to fall in crude prices to near 18-year low (crude oil price slipped below USD 20 per bbl). Fall in crude prices leads to an increase in net marketing margins of BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL," Yogesh Patil, research analyst, Reliance Securities, said. The BSE's oil and gas index was the top gainer in the deck, rising 8.72 per cent. Meanwhile, in the equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex closed in the positive territory, ending 1,028.17 points or 3.62 per cent higher at 29,468.49. SUM HRS

Oil marketing companies gain; BPCL rises 15 pc

The Central government on Monday received a huge <keyword id="56600" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dividend" source="Orion">dividend</keyword> tranche of ₹5,001 crore from the Maharatna company <keyword id="6354737" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ONGC" source="Orion">ONGC</keyword>. This was informed by the Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), <keyword id="3969017" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tuhin-kanta-pandey" source="Orion">Tuhin Kanta Pandey</keyword>. On November 11, the government received about Rs 690 crore from <keyword id="6594329" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bharat-petroleum-corporation-limited" source="Orion">Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited</keyword> (<keyword id="44555" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bpcl" source="Orion">BPCL</keyword>) as a dividend tranche. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings to its shareholders and is determined by the company's board of directors. Dividends are often distributed quarterly and may be paid out as cash or in the form of reinvestment in additional stock. Common shareholders of dividend-paying companies are eligible to receive a distribution as long as they own the stock before the ex-dividend date. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/nifty50-hit-new-all-time-highs-bharat-petroleum-reliance-industries-surge-metal-stock-drag/articleshow/95822928.cms">Sensex, Nifty50 hit fresh all-time highs – Bharat Petroleum, Reliance Industries surge</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/ten-major-trade-unions-boycott-pre-budget-meeting-with-fm/articleshow/95825047.cms">Ten major trade unions boycott pre-budget meeting with FM</a>

Centre receives ₹5,001 crore as dividend from ONGC

Share prices of the oil marketing companies (OMC) dropped on Tuesday with the scrip of privatisation-bound <keyword id="155363" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bharat-Petroleum-Corporation-Ltd">Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd</keyword> (<keyword id="44555" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="BPCL">BPCL</keyword>) falling over 5 per cent. At 2.16 p.m., BPCL shares on the BSE were trading at ₹441.05, lower by ₹25.95 or 5.56 per cent from its previous close. Its shares fell amid reports of the company selling 4 per cent of treasury shares worth ₹3,774 crore in a bulk deal. Shares of other OMCs also declined on Tuesday with stocks of <keyword id="458519" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Oil-Corporation-ltd">Indian Oil Corporation Ltd</keyword> (<keyword id="181809" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="IOCL">IOCL</keyword>) trading 3.67 per cent lower at ₹99.75 per share. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation's (<keyword id="6362419" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="hpcl">HPCL</keyword>) shares were trading at ₹234.60, lower by 3.62 per cent from its previous close. Further, revenues of OMCs are likely to remain under pressure for some time now as official sources indicated that with fuel price rise becoming an election issue, the Centre would not like to further escalate the matter with more increases in the auto fuel prices required in the wake of firming of prices in the global oil market. The halt in retail price hikes, at a time when crude oil prices are surging would put immense pressure on the margins of the oil marketing companies, experts said. The May delivery contract of Brent crude on the Intercontinental Exchange is currently trading above $68 per barrel. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/craftsman-automation-has-fixed-a-price-band-of-14881490-a-share-for-its-150-crore-ipo/articleshow/81408729.cms">Auto components maker Craftsman Automation’s ₹150 crore IPO to hit the capital markets next week — price band fixed at ₹1,488–1,490</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/india-is-using-the-quad-alliance-to-get-help-from-the-us-japan-and-australia-to-match-chinas-covid-19-vaccine-push/articleshow/81408044.cms">India is asking the QUAD for money to boost vaccine production and counter China’s moves on the global stage</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/elon-musks-net-worth-has-eroded-60-billion-in-just-two-months-as-teslas-market-cap-falls-35/articleshow/81407453.cms">Elon Musk’s wealth has eroded $60 billion in just two months as Tesla's market cap falls 35%</a>

Bharat Petroleum plunge 5% amid reports of the company selling 4% of treasury shares

New Delhi, Dec 6 () Shares of oil and gas companies fell on Friday amid reports that OPEC and other major producers are looking to finalise a deal to cut production.
 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's shares fell 1.71 per cent to Rs 126.60 per unit on the BSE and 1.86 per cent to Rs 126.50 on the NSE.
 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) saw its stock decline by 1.09 per cent to Rs 263.05 a unit on the BSE and 0.71 per cent on the NSE to Rs 264.
 Shares of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) were down by 1.39 per cent to Rs 124.25 apiece on the BSE and 1.23 per cent on the NSE to Rs 124.40.
 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) scrip slipped 0.65 per cent to Rs 488.30 on the BSE and 0.59 per cent on the NSE to Rs 488.95.
 Shares of Petronet LNG saw a dip of 1.47 per cent to Rs 268.10 on the BSE and 1.61 per cent on the NSE to Rs 268.05.
 According to reports, OPEC and Russia along with other producers were attempting Friday to finalize a deal to cut production in an attempt to support the price of fuel and energy around the world. RUJ SHW
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Oil companies' shares fall on OPEC output cut buzz

<ul><li>The Indian government is selling one of its profitable oil companies – <keyword id="75662" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bharat-Petroleum">Bharat Petroleum</keyword> Corporation Limited. </li><li>The government will sell 53.29% stake in <keyword id="44555" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="BPCL">BPCL</keyword> to a strategic buyer, also giving up management control in the oil giant.</li><li>The Numaligarh Refinery in Assam will be carved out of the divestment, said Finance Minister <keyword id="129243" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirmala-Sitharaman">Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword>. </li></ul>The Indian government announced the divestment of five public sector undertakings (<keyword id="44880" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="PSUs">PSUs</keyword>), including that of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. The others in line to be divested out of government control are Shipping Corporation of India, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), THDC India and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) The government will be selling its 53.29% stake in BPCL to a strategic buyer, also giving up management control of the oil retailer. However, the Numaligarh Refinery in Assam which is a part of BPCL, will be carved out of the divestment, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Mixed reaction from the public The government’s decision to sell one of the few profitable PSUs has seen mixed reactions from the public. BPCL had reported profits of ₹7,132 crore along with total sales worth ₹3.37 trillion in the last financial year. “This govt is now selling off the country's most profitable companies as well. This is a loot,” said Congress leader KC Venugopal today. The shares of BPCL too fell on Thursday morning to ₹532. However, BPCL also makes for an attractive sale unlike Air India which is still awaiting investor interest. A good sale will help Indian government meet its ambitious disinvestment target of ₹1.05 lakh crore for the current fiscal year. “It would also increase the free float available in the market which may have positive impact on Foreign Portfolio Investments in Indian capital markets and in the creation of wider investment space for retail and institutional investors and may increase in the market premium of CPSEs due to likely positive investors perception,” said the government’s press release. Started as the Rangoon Oil and Exploration company during the British rule, BPCL changed many hands and was finally purchased by the government at market price in 1976. Today, the BPCL has a capacity of 37 million tonnes per annum. It also has over 15,000 retail outlets in India.

BPCL divestment opens up to mixed reactions, but the company’s shares takes a hit

New Delhi, Oil sector public sector undertakings (PSUs) may have to bear a <keyword id="9705803" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="larger-share">larger share</keyword> of <keyword id="10488841" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="additional-dividend-payment">additional dividend payment</keyword> to the government this year with almost all companies falling behind on their capex plan for the current fiscal. As of November, the capex of PSU oil companies put together stands at ₹46,303 crore, less than 50% of the annual target of ₹98,522 crore. The government has asked companies to complete at least 75% of capex till the end of December quarter. But this looks highly unlikely now pushing the case for higher dividend payout. In meetings with PSUs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had stressed on the need for PSUs to step up <keyword id="6355120" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="investment">investment</keyword> during the time of the pandemic to boost overall sentiments and kickstart investment climate in the country. She had specifically urged companies to complete at least 75% of capex target by December-end and more than 100% by March. "It is a double whammy for PSUs now. They have to cough up more either through investments or through payment of additional dividends. It should also be seen that the companies are finding it difficult to meet capex targets given financial and project implementation constraints. Covid has severely dented demand and slowed project implementation. Consequently, there is already a strain on their resources that would get heightened as additional dividend would have to be paid," said a top official of a PSU, asking not to be named. While almost all PSUs are facing delays and difficulties in stepping up the gas and increasing investments, the situation among companies in the oil and gas sector looks worse. Slow demand conditions in early part of the year resulted in slowing of several capex plans. Though the situation has improved from November onwards, still its a long way to go for normalcy to return in the sector. For the government, oil sector PSUs are also set to make big inventory gains due to firming up of crude prices, and hence they are being looked at for higher interim dividend or special dividend and a few may also be considered for share buyback depending on market conditions. Among the oil and gas PSUs, the worse performer in terms of capex spend is the country's largest oil and gas explorer ONGC and largest public sector refiner <keyword id="6356834" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="indian-oil-corporation">Indian Oil Corporation</keyword>. According to oil ministry's <keyword id="819806" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Petroleum-Planning-and-Analysis">Petroleum Planning and Analysis</keyword> Cell (PPAC), while ONGC had completed just ₹14,959 crore worth of capex upto November out of FY21 investment target of ₹32,502 crore, IOC's capex upto November is ₹12,104 crore against annual target of ₹26,233 crore. Similarly, HPCL has completed capex of ₹5,658 crore (upto November) against target of ₹11,500 crore; Gail India - ₹2,614 crore against annual target of ₹5,412 crore; Oil India - ₹2,136 crore vs ₹3,877 crore target; MRPL - ₹631 crore vs ₹1,150 crore, OVL - ₹3,765 crore vs ₹7,235 crore. Among the worst performer on capex is privatisation-bound <keyword id="155363" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bharat-Petroleum-Corporation-Ltd">Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd</keyword> (BPCL) which has spent just ₹3,716 crore against target of ₹9,000 crore. Officials sources said that PSUs with stock prices higher than the book value and who have sufficient cash funds may also be asked to shell higher dividend in FY21. A call will be taken after the third quarter results of companies are declared late January or early February next year. With the central government being the largest shareholders in PSUs, higher dividend would largely help it to fill its coffers at a time when revenue is constrained due to a overall fall in economic activity during the pandemic while expenditure has risen sharply. Dividend from non-financial PSUs have been budgeted at ₹65,747 crore in FY21. Any increase in this will give a boost to non-tax revenue of the government and help its bridge the rising fiscal deficit that as per initial estimate is now pegged close to 8% of GDP. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her predecessors, including the late Arun Jaitley and P. Chidambaram, had maintained the policy of advising non-financial state-owned companies that if they are not utilising their cash reserves for capex needs, they should give it to the Centre through dividends or share buybacks. As per the guidelines issued by disinvestment department DIPAM, every CPSE is required to pay a minimum annual dividend of 30% of PAT or 5% of the net-worth, whichever is higher. Apart from oil sector, several PSUs in power and mining space have completed just about 40% annual capex by November due to constrained business environment. 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Revenue constrained government may push oil PSUs short on FY21 capex to pay higher dividend

New Delhi, Nov 21 () Industry body Ficci on Thursday hailed the centre's go-ahead to the sale of its stake BPCL, SCI and Concor stating that the move would strengthen the performance of these companies and bring in fresh investments for both modernisation and expansion.
 "It is encouraging to see the government take further steps to push the reforms agenda as well as address some of the critical pain points of industry. The decision to undertake strategic disinvestment and transfer management control in entities like Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Container Corporation of India (Concor) are welcome," Ficci President Sandip Somany said in a statement.
 Further, the decision to give greater operational authority to the board of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and enabling it to securitise user fee receipts for raising long-term funds from banks is another major positive, Somany said.
 "The roads and highways sector will get a further fillip through this move; and given its multiplier impact, we hope to see other related sectors also witnessing improvement in their performance," Somany added.
 The decision to set up a unified regulatory body to supervise the activities of financial services providers in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) will add to the ease of doing business for firms that set up a base in IFSC and Ficci welcomes this single window facilitation, he said.
 Another notable decision of the government is the relief provided to the telecom sector by way of deferment of receipt of spectrum auction instalments due from telecom service providers for the year 2020-21 and 2021-22, the industry body said.
 "This move should provide some headroom to the telecom sector in the country as it is seeing a lot of stress. We must ensure the viability of the sector and Ficci hopes that this is the first step in that direction with more support in the offing from the government," according to Somany.
 Finally, on the labour code, the industry body noted the approval accorded by the government to the Industrial Relations Code. "This forward movement is noteworthy and we hope that with this move we have moved further ahead on having in place balanced labour regulations in the country that take account of the interest of both the employers and the employees."
 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved sale of government's entire 53.29 per cent stake along with transfer of management control in the country's second biggest state owned refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) after removing Numaligarh refinery from its fold.
 It also approved sale of the entire government holding of 63.75 per cent in Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) and 30.9 per cent stake in Container Corp of India (Concor). SID SID ANS
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Stake sale in BPCL, SCI, Concor to strengthen firms, bring in fresh investments: Ficci

<ul><li>The rise in profits was largely backed by a 43.22 per cent fall in its total expenditure during the period under review to Rs 48,284.06 crore.</li><li>Revenue from operations of the company, however, declined 41 per cent on a year-on-year basis to Rs 50,616.92 crore.</li><li>In a regulatory filing, the company said that the market sales of the company for the quarter ended June were lower at 7.53 MMT when compared to 11.11 MMT achieved a year ago.</li></ul> <keyword id="75662" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bharat-Petroleum">Bharat Petroleum</keyword> Corporation Ltd (<keyword id="44555" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="BPCL">BPCL</keyword>), the highlight among the host of state-run companies put on the block by the government, has reported a 93 per cent increase in its standalone net profit for the April-June quarter at Rs 2,076.17 crore. During the corresponding period of last fiscal, the company had reported a standalone net profit of Rs 1,075.12 crore. The rise in profits was largely backed by a 43.22 per cent fall in its total expenditure during the period under review to Rs 48,284.06 crore. Revenue from operations of the company, however, declined 41 per cent on a year-on-year basis to Rs 50,616.92 crore. In a regulatory filing, the company said that the market sales of the company for the quarter ended June were lower at 7.53 MMT when compared to 11.11 MMT achieved a year ago. "The Average Gross Refining Margin (GRM) of the corporation during the quarter ended 30th June 2020 is $0.39 per barrel (April-June 2019: $2.81 per BBL)," it said. It said that the outbreak of Covid-19 globally and resultant lockdown in many countries, including India, had an impact on the business of the corporation. "Consequently, lower demand for crude oil and petroleum products has impacted the prices and therefore refining margins globally. Since petroleum products are covered under essential services, the refining and marketing operations of the corporation were continued during the lockdown period," BPCL said. During this quarter, there was lower refinery throughput and revenue from operations which was mainly due to lower demand of petroleum products, the company said in its filing. However, with the gradual reopening of the economy, BPCL expects the refinery throughput and revenue from operations will improve and will be at normal levels, post Covid-19 impact and removal of complete lockdown restrictions. "Management has assessed the potential impact of Covid-19 based on the current circumstances and expects that there will be no significant impact on the continuity of operations of the corporation, on useful life of the assets, on financial position etc. on a long term basis," it said. As announced last year, the company is up for strategic sale, wherein the government plans to sell 52.98 per cent in the oil major along with the transfer of management control. The response from prospective buyers, however, has not been as expected, largely due to the pandemic and the deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EoI) has been deferred for the third time till September 30. The government's decision of strategic sale of the profit-making PSU, has, however drawn criticism from several quarters. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/heres-how-indias-74th-independence-day-celebrations-will-take-place-this-year/slidelist/77523536.cms">Here’s how India’s 74th Independence Day celebrations will take place this year</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/how-much-deloitte-kpmg-ey-and-pwc-accountants-and-consultants-make-from-entry-level-to-executive-roles/articleshow/77533447.cms">How much Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and PwC accountants and consultants make, from entry level to executive roles</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/a-dwarf-planet-between-mars-and-jupiter-has-a-salty-ocean-beneath-its-surface-making-it-a-contender-for-alien-life/articleshow/77495476.cms">A dwarf planet between Mars and Jupiter has a salty ocean beneath its surface, making it a contender for alien life</a>

Bharat Petroleum reports 93% increase in its standalone net profit for April-June quarter

New Delhi, Mar 28 (PTI) Petrol price on Monday was hiked by 30 paise a litre and diesel by 35 paise, taking the total increase in rates in the last one week to Rs 4-4.10 per litre. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 99.41 per litre as against Rs 99.11 previously while diesel rates have gone up from Rs 90.42 per litre to Rs 90.77, according to a price notification of state fuel retailers. Rates have been increased across the country and vary from state to state depending upon the incidence of local taxation. This is the sixth increase in prices since the ending of a four-and-half-month long hiatus in rate revision on March 22. In the first four four occasions, prices were increased by 80 paise a litre - the steepest single-day rise since the daily price revision was introduced in June 2017. On Sunday, petrol price went up by 50 paise a litre and diesel by 55 paise. In all, petrol prices have gone up by Rs 4 per litre and diesel by Rs 4.10. Prices had been on a freeze since November 4 ahead of the assembly elections in states like <keyword id="6357713" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="uttar-pradesh" source="Orion">Uttar Pradesh</keyword> and Punjab -- a period during which the cost of raw material (crude oil) soared by about USD 30 per barrel. The rate revision was expected soon after counting of votes on March 10 but it was put off by a couple of weeks. The increase in retail price warranted from crude oil prices rising during the 137 day hiatus from around USD 82 per barrel to USD 120 is huge but state-owned fuel retailers <keyword id="6356834" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="indian-oil-corporation" source="Orion">Indian Oil Corporation</keyword> (IOC), <keyword id="155363" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bharat-petroleum-corporation-ltd" source="Orion">Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd</keyword> (BPCL) and <keyword id="500127" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="hindustan-petroleum-corporation-ltd" source="Orion">Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd</keyword> (HPCL) are passing on the required increase in stages. Moody's Investors Services last week stated that state retailers together lost around USD 2.25 billion (Rs 19,000 crore) in revenue for keeping petrol and diesel prices on hold during the election period. Oil companies "will need to raise diesel prices by Rs 13.1-24.9 per litre and Rs 10.6-22.3 a litre on gasoline (petrol) at an underlying crude price of USD 100-120 per barrel," according to Kotak Institutional Equities. CRISIL Research said a Rs 9-12 per litre increase in retail price will be required for a full pass-through of an average USD 100 per barrel crude oil and Rs 15-20 a litre hike if the average crude oil price rises to USD 110-120. India is 85 per cent dependent on imports for meeting its oil needs and so retail rates adjust accordingly to the global movement. PTI ANZ RUP SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/india/news/two-day-bharat-bandh-essential-services-likely-to-be-affected/articleshow/90486188.cms">Two-day Bharat Bandh: Essential services likely to be affected</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/how-this-former-vedantu-cofounder-is-taking-on-instagram-and-snapchat-to-build-social-media-for-teens/articleshow/90443442.cms">How this former Vedantu cofounder is taking on Instagram and Snapchat to build social media for teens</a>

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for the sixth time in two weeks

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