HPCL reported a sharp 1,128% year-on-year rise in Q1 standalone net profit to ₹4,371 crore, driven by strong refinery throughput and operational efficiency, despite marginally lower revenues and weaker refining margins.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.