Oil ministry drafts relief plan as state fuel retailers face ₹75,000 crore loss

The oil ministry is working on a compensation proposal for Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL after losses from selling petrol, diesel and LPG below market rates. The plan requires finance ministry clearance before cabinet consideration.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 04:16 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Oil ministry is drafting a relief proposal for state-run OMCs after roughly ₹75,000 crore of April-June losses from selling petrol, diesel and LPG below market rates. Finance ministry and cabinet approvals are required.