India, July 22 -- Rising crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties have once again put pressure on India's fuel retail sector, increasing the gap between global oil prices and domestic fuel pricing. This has raised concerns over the financial health of state-run oil marketing companies.

As global energy markets remain volatile, sustained under-recoveries on fuel sales can significantly impact profitability and cash flows, particularly when retail prices do not fully reflect higher input costs.

Against this, market participants are closely watching whether the government will step in with financial support, as any relief measures could influence both the sector's outlook and the country's fuel pricing policy.

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