Indian Bulk Buyers Shift to Retail Pumps for Diesel
Industrial customers in India are purchasing diesel from retail outlets to avoid bulk prices that are up to 42 rupees higher per litre. This shift has caused pump sales to jump by 30 percent in some regions, straining supplies and increasing losses for state-run oil companies.
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Industrial buyers in India are shifting diesel purchases to retail pumps to save 42 rupees per liter, causing localized fuel shortages. Retail prices remain at 91.58 rupees in New Delhi while bulk rates trade at a steep premium. The arbitrage increases losses for state-run refiners already selling fuel below market rates to protect retail consumers.
