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Why global diesel prices are rising and Indian retailers are limiting sales

1 source · first seen 14:51 29 Sept · updated 14:51 29 Sept

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  • Global diesel supply is squeezed by disruptions to Gulf and Russian supplies
  • Industrial buyers in India are turning to petrol pumps
  • Diesel shortages and pricing pressure expose Indian fuel retailers and oil marketing companies

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Private fuel retailers limit diesel sales

Jio-BP and Nayara capped diesel sales at select pumps as crude prices rose and supplies came under pressure. Industrial and bulk buyers have shifted to cheaper retail fuel, while global diesel supply is squeezed by disruptions to Gulf and Russian supplies.

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