BPCL loses Russian crude discounts as fuel-price controls deepen Q1 loss
BPCL said suppliers offered no discounts on Russian crude for September cargoes, forcing it to diversify sourcing amid Brent above $100 a barrel. Stable petrol, diesel and LPG prices helped drive a Rs 1,873 crore Q1 FY27 net loss, while LPG under-recoveries rose to Rs 15,803.74 crore.
BPCL says Russian crude suppliers have stopped offering September discounts amid Red Sea disruption and higher Brent prices. The fuel retailer is diversifying sourcing, while stable petrol, diesel and LPG prices contributed to a Rs 1,873 crore Q1 FY27 loss.
Why this matters
The loss extends recent signals that BPCL and HPCL swung to Q1 losses amid a crude spike and that BPCL's downstream business weakened as fuel marketing margins compressed.
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