Normal day. Normal supply. Normal operations: Indian Oil

Fri, 13 March 2026

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A grab of the video shared by IOCL

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) today shared a glimpse of its operational stability amidst a deepening international energy crisis. The state-run oil major took to social media on Friday to highlight the calm efficiency at its flagship outlets.

Providing a live snapshot from the ground, the corporation said on its X account, "Normal day. Normal supply. Normal operations. While the world faces its worst energy crisis in modern history -- this is what an IndianOil fuel station looks like today. COCO BKC, Mumbai Shot at 10 AM -- peak morning hours. No panic. No rush. Just business as usual. Global Crisis. India Delivers."

By showcasing "normal day. Normal supply. Normal operations," Indian Oil aims to reassure the public that the country's fuel security is well-managed and robust. The visual evidence of a steady, orderly flow of vehicles at one of Mumbai's most critical junctions showcase strategic planning behind India's energy infrastructure. A recent report by UBS showcased rising risks for India's state-owned oil marketing companies as crude oil market volatility intensifies due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

According to UBS Global Research, the recent rally in crude prices and refining margins is creating conditions similar to the disruptions seen during the 2022 oil market shock. The brokerage said Indian oil marketing companies are structurally vulnerable to higher crude prices because their earnings are heavily exposed to fuel marketing margins.

UBS said integrated margins for Indian state-owned oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, could come under pressure if crude prices remain elevated while domestic retail fuel prices stay largely unchanged. -- ANI

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