Bharat Petroleum
Tracked across 79 events · 4661 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Business
Impact: Bharat Petroleum is acquiring a 40% equity stake in Shell plc — Shell India Markets Private Limited to expand its presence in India's value-added bitumen market, which is a strategic move for the company.
Jun 29, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Bharat Petroleum Limited (BPCL) has gained full ownership of IBV Brazil Petroleo Limitada through its subsidiary, strengthening its global energy portfolio and contributing to India's energy security.
Jul 01, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Impact: Bharat Petroleum expects to restore 70% of its oil production within 6-8 weeks and refinery output in 2-3 weeks after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, demonstrating its resilience and strategic planning for future supply shocks.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: BPCL launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP, a premium LPG service, aiming to enhance customer experience and compete in the premium segment.
Jul 18, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Impact: BPCL reported a net loss of Rs 3,962 crore due to suppressed marketing margins, its first quarterly loss in 15 quarters.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: KPC orchestrated the record $16 billion pipeline deal, enhancing its financial capacity for production expansion and diversification.
Mar 09, 2018 · 24 articles
Regulatory
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) - Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum - conducted nationwide intensive testing of E20 petrol (ethanol-blended motor spirit) following media reports and a letter from the Automotive industry…
Impact: Bharat Petroleum participated in the joint testing and assurance, reinforcing its commitment to fuel quality and mitigating any negative sentiment from contamination claims.
Aug 04, 2026 · 56 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Bharat Petroleum filed a plea with the India — Supreme Court of India, arguing that the India — Karnataka High Court's order would destabilize the national ethanol blending policy. The India — Supreme Court of India's status quo order is favorable to Bharat Petroleum's position.
Jun 30, 2026 · 32 articles
Domestic
Impact: Bharat Petroleum, a state-owned fuel retailer, has increased petrol and diesel prices, leading to higher profits but also facing criticism for contributing to inflation.
May 19, 2026 · 125 articles
Business
Impact: As a major oil marketing company, it reduced commercial LPG prices, potentially impacting its margins but aligning with government policy.
Aug 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Bharat Petroleum>>> is one of the public sector oil marketing companies involved in maintaining adequate fuel stocks and ensuring uninterrupted supply in India — Assam>>>.
May 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
India's Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, informed Parliament that scientific evaluations by public-sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) found that ethanol-blended diesel fails to meet the required flash-point specification. The addition…
Impact: Bharat Petroleum, as an OMC, participated in the evaluations and is involved in ethanol cooking fuel development, with potential benefits from ethanol demand.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Bharat Petroleum Ltd, as an oil marketing company, will be impacted by the new regulations as they will need to enforce the restrictions and may see shifts in demand patterns from bulk buyers.
Jun 11, 2026 · 101 articles
Business
On August 19, 2026, the India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), along with the CMDs of major Indian oil and gas companies and the Chairman of bp India, launched MC²+ Ignite at…
Impact: BPCL's involvement as a sponsoring company offers startups access to its R&D centers and pilot opportunities.
Aug 20, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
Impact: Bharat Petroleum>>>, as a state-owned fuel retailer, is implementing the fuel price hikes, passing on rising international oil prices to consumers.
May 26, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Impact: KPC is actively discussing pipeline access with Saudi Arabia to secure export routes for Kuwaiti barrels.
Jul 07, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
India's state-owned India — Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) announced plans to supply an additional 1 million metric tons of domestically produced green ammonia annually to fertilizer makers, following earlier offtake agreements for 724,000…
Impact: Bharat Petroleum is a participant in green hydrogen production, gaining from the policy push. This could diversify its energy portfolio and align with decarbonization goals.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Bharat Petroleum, a state-owned fuel retailer, did not revise its prices, potentially affecting its market position relative to Nayara Energy.
Jul 01, 2026 · 25 articles
Business
Impact: Bharat Petroleum has joint ventures with RenewableUK for the development of compressed biogas infrastructure, contributing to India's clean fuel initiatives.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Bharat Petroleum was among the firms that received Pakistan's proposed energy security framework, potentially indicating future business opportunities.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Allegedly forcibly merged with ONGC to cover up a scam during Modi's tenure as Gujarat CM.
Jul 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: KPC reported that an oil facility was hit by Iranian attacks, causing injuries and material damage.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
Business
On August 21, 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated seven infrastructure projects worth Rs 427.80 crore at Paradip Port in India — Odisha, India. The projects include capital dredging to provide 18.5-metre deep-draft capability, enabling…
Impact: Partnered with Paradip Port to provide piped natural gas to residential quarters, expanding its PNG network and supporting cleaner energy use.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Bharat Petroleum Ltd (BPCL) continues to buy oil from non-sanctioned Russian entities.
Jan 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Bharat Petroleum declared force majeure on deliveries due to the closure of the Persian Gulf, impacting its April loading dates.
Mar 30, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Impact: Bharat Petroleum uses Sikka for crude deliveries, a port where one of the Iranian oil tankers anchored, suggesting it could be a potential buyer.
Apr 04, 2026 · 34 articles
Domestic
Impact: Research on isobutanol blending; potential supplier if mandate is implemented.
Jul 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: KPC reported damage to oil facilities from Iranian strikes, affecting production.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
International
The 60-day deadline for a US-Iran peace deal expired on August 17, 2026, with the two sides further apart than ever. The interim Memorandum of Understanding signed in June collapsed over control of the Strait…
Impact: KPC declared force majeure and has been hit by drone strikes. Its exports are severely reduced.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Arun Kumar previously retired as chairman and managing director of Bharat Petroleum before being appointed to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, providing context to his prior experience.
Jul 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Bharat Petroleum conducted nationwide testingOMCs reject E20 petrol...
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Bharat Petroleum intensified monitoringOMCs reject E20 petrol...
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Bharat Petroleum rejected contamination claimsOMCs reject E20 petrol...
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Iran hit headquarters with drone Bharat PetroleumUS-Iran ceasefire expires,...
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Bharat Petroleum conducted nationwide testingCongress demands E20 policy review
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Bharat Petroleum suspended two instancesOMCs reject E20 petrol...
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Bharat Petroleum declared force majeureUS-Iran ceasefire expires,...
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Bharat Petroleum described sector paralyzedTrump claims Hormuz US territory
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Bharat Petroleum dismissed rumorsCongress demands E20 policy review
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Bharat Petroleum began reducing outputUS-Iran ceasefire expires,...
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