Why are government fuel retailers incurring losses?

Losses occur because marketing margins are negative due to high crude oil prices.

What factors influence future fuel price trends?

Geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ production decisions will affect fuel prices.

How might fuel prices change going forward?

Prices could ease if geopolitical risks subside but are expected to remain volatile.

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Government Fuel Retailers Suffer Losses as Oil Tops $100 a Barrel

Petrol and diesel marketing margins turn negative amid high crude prices

Government-owned fuel retailers are incurring losses on petrol and diesel sales as crude oil prices exceed $100 per barrel. Marketing margins on petrol stand at a negative Rs 5 per litre, while diesel margins are negative Rs 23 per litre, according to industry data for September so far.

Reported by: निहारिका टाइम्स न्यूज़ डेस्क

Published Sep 09, 2026

News Desk, Niharika Times

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Government-owned fuel retailers in India are facing losses on petrol, diesel, and LPG sales due to crude oil prices surpassing $100 per barrel. Marketing margins are negative for petrol and diesel, and under recoveries on LPG have reached Rs 200 per cylinder amid steady OPEC+ output and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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The losses extend to domestic LPG, with under recoveries reaching Rs 200 per cylinder. Experts note that with OPEC+ maintaining steady output and geopolitical tensions remaining high, fuel prices are expected to stay firm and volatile in the coming month. Prices may ease only if geopolitical risks subside.

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Why are government fuel retailers incurring losses?: Losses occur because marketing margins are negative due to high crude oil prices.
What factors influence future fuel price trends?: Geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ production decisions will affect fuel prices.
How might fuel prices change going forward?: Prices could ease if geopolitical risks subside but are expected to remain volatile.

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