Indian Oil swings to ₹1,141 crore Q1 loss as controlled fuel prices squeeze margins
Indian Oil reported a ₹1,141 crore consolidated loss for Q1 FY27, against a ₹6,808 crore profit a year earlier, as regulated petrol, diesel and LPG prices pressured marketing margins. Record fuel sales and refinery throughput cushioned the impact; the company also raised $500 million via the RBI swap window.
Indian Oil posted a ₹1,141 crore Q1 FY27 consolidated loss as controlled petrol, diesel and LPG prices suppressed marketing margins. Record fuel sales and throughput partly offset the impact; IOCL also raised $500 million through the RBI’s concessional swap window.
Why this matters
Indian Oil's loss follows signals of LPG under-recoveries exceeding ₹51,000 crore and ₹1.72 lakh crore in OMC ethanol procurement, highlighting persistent price-control pressure on PSU fuel retailers.
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