India's three largest fuel retailers—HPCL, BPCL and IOCL—are expected to report a combined EBITDA loss of up to Rs 47,700 crore in Q1FY27 as soaring crude oil prices, LPG under-recoveries, weak fuel marketing margins and rupee depreciation squeeze profitability. Analysts say further fuel price hikes may be needed if crude stays elevated.
India's three largest fuel retailers—HPCL, BPCL and IOCL—are expected to report a combined EBITDA loss of up to Rs 47,700 crore in Q1FY27 as soaring crude oil prices, LPG under-recoveries, weak fuel marketing margins and rupee depreciation squeeze profitability. Analysts say further fuel price hikes may be needed if crude stays elevated.
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