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Indian OMCs Eye ₹5/Litre Fuel Hike Amid Losses

India's state oil companies are considering a ₹5-per-litre hike on petrol and diesel as daily losses on fuel sales reach an estimated ₹10 billion ($105 million). No official decision has been announced, but the pressure on OMC balance sheets makes a revision increasingly likely.

OMCs Losing ₹30,000 Crore Monthly on Fuel Sales

India's state-run oil-marketing companies are losing ₹30,000 crore per month on petrol, diesel, and LPG sales, a Union Petroleum Ministry official said. Losses continue despite a government cut in export duties, raising pressure on OMC balance sheets and fuelling speculation over a price revision or direct fiscal

Exxon and Chevron Earnings Drop After Iran Attack

Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported falling earnings after oil shipments were disrupted by a U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran on February 28. Oil prices had been weak for the first two months of the year before spiking sharply after the strike. The duration of the disruption will determine how much the price surge offsets

Phillips 66 Set to Gain from Rising Crack Spreads

Phillips 66 (PSX) is positioned to benefit from rising crack spreads, which expand refining margins and lift per-barrel profitability. Wider spreads directly increase operating income for refiners without requiring volume growth, making PSX earnings sensitive to sustained margin levels.

S&P 500 Hits Record, Nasdaq Extends 2017-Era Streak

The S&P 500 gained 0.3% to another record close, posting only one daily decline in April and rising more than 7% month-to-date. The Nasdaq logged its longest winning streak since 2017, with ceasefire optimism and ongoing earnings driving broad risk appetite. Energy and real estate led sector gains.

US Prepares Hormuz Blockade, Markets Turn Mixed

US forces are reportedly preparing to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, the passage for roughly 20% of global oil supply. Equity markets turned mixed as traders priced energy supply disruption risk, with oil-linked sectors diverging sharply from broader indices.

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Exxon Mobil and Chevron earnings fall as Iran war disrupts oil shipments

Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported falling earnings after oil shipments were disrupted by a U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran on February 28. Oil prices had been weak for the first two months of the year before spiking sharply after the strike. The duration of the disruption will determine how much the price surge offsets

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

Phillips 66 (PSX) Is Expected to Benefit from Rising Crack Spreads

Phillips 66 (PSX) is positioned to benefit from rising crack spreads, which expand refining margins and lift per-barrel profitability. Wider spreads directly increase operating income for refiners without requiring volume growth, making PSX earnings sensitive to sustained margin levels.

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

Stocks Mixed as US Set to Blockade the Strait of Hormuz

US forces are reportedly preparing to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, the passage for roughly 20% of global oil supply. Equity markets turned mixed as traders priced energy supply disruption risk, with oil-linked sectors diverging sharply from broader indices.

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

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