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Petrol, diesel margins recover to pre-conflict levels

Published Monday, June 22, 2026 · Updated June 22

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  • Fuel Margin Recovery Analysis — 1 source

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Composite margins on petrol and diesel sales for India's state-run refiners and fuel retailers have recovered to levels seen before the recent Middle East conflict. This improvement is attributed to a combination of declining crude oil prices and an increase in retail fuel prices, positively impacting the financial health of Indian Oil Marketing Companies.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Composite margins on petrol and diesel sales at State-run refiners and fuel retailers in India are now above levels seen before the recent Middle East conflict.
  • JP Morgan analysts reported this recovery, attributing it to a decline in crude oil prices and a rise in retail prices.
  • These margins had previously been under pressure due to the Middle East conflict and increasing crude prices.
  • The improved margins are beneficial for the financial health of Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Fuel Margin Recovery Analysis
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reports that composite margins for petrol and diesel sales at India's state-run oil marketing companies have recovered to pre-Middle East conflict levels, according to JP Morgan analysts, due to declining crude prices and rising retail prices, improving the OMCs' financial health.

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