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Crude Oil Price Spike: HPCL, peers fall up to 5%, gas stocks rally as crude spikes to $113/bbl
Higher crude prices typically weigh on oil marketing companies such as HPCL, BPCL, and IOC, as rising input costs can compress margins. Sectors like paints are also impacted, given that nearly 50% of their raw material costs are linked to crude derivatives.

HPCL, BPCL, IOC get another bearish call on higher oil prices; Check new targets
Kotak has raised its oil price assumption to $85 per barrel for financial year 20278 and $75 a barrel for financial year 2028, adding that the ongoing war in West Asia crisis and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, skew the risks of higher oil prices to the upside in the next financial year.
Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL Share Price Slide as Crude Oil Crosses $100 | Stock Market Today - Samco
Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL Share Price Slide as Crude Oil Crosses $100 | Stock Market TodaySamco
HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares tumble up to 4% as oil surges back above $100; Iran warns prices can hit $200
Oil marketing company shares tumbled as crude prices surged past $100 per barrel following Iran's attacks on Middle Eastern oil tankers. Iran warned of prices potentially reaching $200, escalating regional tensions and impacting global supply routes. This volatility is expected to pressure OMCs' margins and cash flows.
HPCL, BPCL to IOC Share Price Crash Up to 9% as Crude Oil Hits 4-Year High | Stock Market Today - Samco
HPCL, BPCL to IOC Share Price Crash Up to 9% as Crude Oil Hits 4-Year High | Stock Market TodaySamco
Today's Market: Sensex Today Tanks 2,275 Points | Nifty Below 23,800 | BPCL Down 7% - Indian Stock Market News - Equitymaster
Today's Market: Sensex Today Tanks 2,275 Points | Nifty Below 23,800 | BPCL Down 7% - Indian Stock Market NewsEquitymaster
Today's Market: Sensex Today Tanks 2,275 Points | Nifty Below 23,800 | BPCL Down 7% - Indian Stock Market News - Equitymaster
Today's Market: Sensex Today Tanks 2,275 Points | Nifty Below 23,800 | BPCL Down 7% - Indian Stock Market NewsEquitymaster

Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 04: Petronet LNG, Mahanagar Gas, Tata Steel, HPCL, BPCL, Force Motors among top losers
The Indian stock market experienced a significant sell-off, with major indices dropping over 1.5% amid escalating Middle East conflict. The Nifty 50 closed 1.55% lower and the Sensex lost 1.40%. Broader markets fell over 2%.

Watch | Higher crude supports upstream oil stocks, downstream outlook weak: Probal Sen
ICICI Securities energy analyst Probal Sen said crude prices around $75 per barrel are unlikely to trigger windfall taxes, supporting upstream companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India. However, he expects near-term pressure on downstream and gas companies as rising liquified natural gas (LNG)-linked input costs could impact margins. Sen remains cautious on the sector over the next three to six months but maintains a constructive long-term view on Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and city gas distributors.

BPCL, HPCL to IOC : How Elevated Crude Prices May Cast Shadow On OMCs Margins Amid Iran Tensions
Oil explorer companies such as Oil And Natural Gas Corp., Oil India, Vedanta and Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd. (HOEC) have a positive outlook.

Investec says 'sell' on HPCL, BPCL and IOC; prefers Reliance Industries on refining upcycle
Since Investec's downgrade in November 2025, the OMC stocks have largely remained range-bound, moving between -7% and +5%, despite robust near-term earnings momentum.

Stocks to Watch for February 27: Hindalco, IRFC, BPCL, HCL Tech and more
From IRFC informing that its Board of Directors will meet on March 9 to consider the declaration of a second interim dividend to BPCL incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore. Here are some stocks to track ahead of Friday's trading session.