Petrol, diesel price hike impact: HPCL, BPCL & IOC shares jump 2% each. What lies ahead for the OMCs?

Oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL, and IOC saw a 2% share increase following a second petrol and diesel price hike in under a week, with prices rising by approximately 90 paise per litre. This move aims to alleviate financial pressure on OMCs amid elevated global crude prices and geopolitical disruptions.