Fuel margins plunge deep into red; diesel losses hit Rs 60/litre; petrol at Rs 24/litre
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) are struggling with losses caused by high global crude prices and increased taxes. Diesel has been hit the hardest with a 158% increase in export taxes. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and limited storage capacity are expected to continue the losses, with OMCs facing daily losses of about ₹1,600 crore.