Oil marketing companies’ margins are expected to remain stable as crude prices stay below $80. Recent crude price drops have significantly improved earnings for state-owned oil companies. These companies incurred substantial under-recoveries on fuel sales earlier this year. Current integrated margins are more than double historical averages, boosting annual earnings. Analysts suggest under-recoveries could be recovered within twelve months if conditions persist.
Oil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast
Oil prices climbed Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose and Brent crude futures climbed. Tehran extended strikes