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omcs
Commodities OMCs to Break Even on Petrol, Diesel in 7–10 Days as Brent Crude Falls to $72
Global crude oil prices have dropped to four-month lows, with Brent around $72/bbl, offering relief to Indian OMCs that could break even on petrol and diesel within 7–10 days. OPEC+ announced a 188,000 bpd output hike for August, the fifth consecutive monthly increase since the West Asia conflict began. State-run OMCs have absorbed over Rs 75,000 crore in losses in Q1, but lower crude prices and rising supply may enable recovery over 6–12 months.
Finance Rupee Slips to 95.4 as Spike in Dollar Demand Sparks OMC Return Speculation
The Indian rupee closed at 95.4 against the US dollar, falling 15 paise from its previous close, amid a surprise spike in dollar demand that has reignited speculation that public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) have returned to the foreign exchange market. The Reserve Bank of India had earlier this year moved OMCs to a separate window to reduce market volatility.
Commodities Middle East conflict forces India to diversify LPG imports as OMCs absorb price shocks
The Middle East conflict prompted India to significantly diversify its LPG imports, reducing dependence on the Gulf from 90% to about one-third from the US. State-run oil marketing companies absorbed much of the global price rise, leading to under-recoveries of nearly Rs 22,000 crore between March and May. LPG consumption fell sharply, especially among commercial and industrial users.
Commodities India diversifies LPG imports from West Asia conflict zones as OMCs absorb price shock
India drastically shifted its LPG import sources during the West Asia conflict, reducing dependence on the Gulf from 90% to a more diverse portfolio including the US, Iran, and others. The Saudi Aramco Contract Price surged 46% between February and June, but household prices rose only 10% as oil marketing companies absorbed the shock, incurring under-recoveries of ₹651 per cylinder and cumulative losses of ₹22,000 crore. LPG consumption fell sharply, with commercial users hit hardest.
Trade ATF Price Fund to Stabilize Airline Costs Amid US-Iran Conflict
The Indian government has approved a Rs 10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel Price Stabilization Fund to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs on airlines due to the US-Iran conflict. This fund aims to stabilize ATF prices and protect the aviation sector.