HPCL Achieves Record Sales Volume and Refinery Throughput in Q1 FY26

Mumbai, India – August 7, 2025 – Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) announced record-breaking performance for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (Q1 FY26), demonstrating a 15.6% year-on-year growth and maintaining an average refinery utilization rate of 109%. The company reported a total sales volume of 13.04 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT), including exports, marking a 3.2% increase and establishing a new quarterly high.

Refinery Performance Surpasses Capacity

Visakh Refinery achieved its highest-ever quarterly crude throughput of 4.16 MMT,operating at 111% of its nameplate capacity.Simultaneously, the Mumbai Refinery processed 2.50 MMT of crude, functioning at 106% of its designed capacity. These figures highlight HPCL’s operational efficiency and ability to maximize output.

Diversification of Crude Sources

HPCL successfully processed four new crude grades during Q1 FY26, including three imported varieties and one sourced domestically. This diversification strategy enhances supply chain resilience and optimizes refining processes.

Sales Volume Breakdown

Total sales for Q1 FY26 reached 13.04 MMT, a 3.2% increase year-over-year. Domestic sales grew by 1.9%, while combined sales of Petrol (Motor Spirit – MS) and Diesel (High-Speed Diesel – HSD) amounted to 8.11 MMT, representing a 1.1% YoY increase. Liquefied petroleum Gas (LPG) sales, encompassing both domestic and non-domestic markets, totaled 2.21 MMT, a ample 6.6% increase compared to the same period last year.

Pipeline Throughput and Network Expansion

Pipeline throughput for Q1 FY26 reached 6.70 MMT.HPCL continued its network expansion with the commissioning of 154 new retail outlets, bringing the total to 23,901. the company also added 6 new LPG distributors, increasing the total to 6,384. Furthermore, 711 inch-km of steel pipeline and 164 km of Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE) pipeline were laid as part of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) network, resulting in 8,024 new domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, for a total of 1,24,484.

Global Footprint Expansion

HPCL made its first-ever lubricant supply to Indonesia, marking a significant step in expanding the company’s global presence and diversifying its export markets. This initiative underscores HPCL’s commitment to international growth and brand recognition.

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