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BPCL, IOC to HPCL: OMC stocks surge up to 6% after Brent crude slips below $98, 4th hike in petrol & diesel prices
Published 2026-05-25 · Bazaar Watch Research
- HPCL shares rose 5.8% to ₹412.55, leading gains among OMCs today.
- BPCL stock gained 4.44% to ₹308.70, while IOC jumped 3.90% to ₹144.95 on BSE.
- OMC stocks surged as Brent crude oil prices slipped below $98 per barrel.
- The market also reacted to the fourth recent hike in petrol and diesel prices.
- Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) like HPCL, BPCL, and IOC saw significant stock price increases.
- Retail investors holding these OMC stocks experienced positive short-term portfolio gains.
- Evaluate your current holdings in OMC stocks considering the recent price volatility.
- Research the long-term implications of crude oil prices and fuel price hikes on OMC earnings.
