IOCL, BPCL, HPCL assure steady fuel supply as retail sales spike 19-24% amid West Asia jitters
State-run OMCs flagged stable stocks at retail outlets despite a demand surge between May 1-20: petrol sales rose to 50,575 KL (+19%) and diesel to 1,14,422 KL (+24.5%). Jaipur led the spike with petrol up 18.4% and diesel up 21.3%, as companies urged consumers against panic buying.
State-run OMCs flagged stable stocks at retail outlets despite a demand surge between May 1-20: petrol sales rose to 50,575 KL (+19%) and diesel to 1,14,422 KL
The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/21/2026, 12:12:44 PM · Ask about this →