HPCL posts widest Q1 FY27 loss as LPG under-recoveries weigh on PSU fuel retailers
HPCL reported a ₹11,526 crore Q1 FY27 loss, versus losses of ₹3,962 crore at BPCL and ₹2,661 crore at IOC. Elevated crude prices and LPG under-recoveries hurt marketing margins, though strong refining margins provided a partial offset.
India’s three PSU fuel retailers posted Q1 FY27 losses as crude-price volatility and LPG under-recoveries pressured marketing margins. Strong refining margins reduced the damage, while HPCL suffered the largest loss due to its higher marketing exposure.
Why this matters
HPCL's Q1 loss follows signals of Brent crude rising above $90 a barrel, a 51.5% 20-day crude surge, and fuel under-recoveries pressuring HPCL, BPCL and IOC. A prior signal also cited HPCL's ₹12,265 crore Q1 loss and ₹26,000 crore in under-recoveries.
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