India’s oil demand growth softened in August and may remain so for the rest of FY19, given the stiff base, Jefferies has said. The 7-8% price hikes for petrol and diesel in the past five weeks have allowed OMCs to boost marketing margins on these fuels even in the face of higher crude and a weaker INR. Refining margins have recovered from lows, too, it said.
Data Monitor: Oil demand growth soft at 0.8% y-y in August
India's oil demand growth softened in August and may remain so for the rest of FY19, given the stiff base, Jefferies has said.

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