CPCL Posts Sharp Profit Surge on Higher Throughput and Strong Refining Margins in Q3 FY2025-26

An update from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited ( (IN:CHENNPETRO) ) is now available.

CPCL reported strong operational and financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025, driven by higher crude throughput and improved refining efficiencies. Crude throughput rose to 2.79 MMT in Q3 with capacity utilisation at 105%, and 8.78 MMT over nine months at 111% utilisation, while the company maintained a best-ever distillate yield of about 80%, highlighting sustained operational excellence and energy efficiency. Revenue from operations increased to ₹19,438 crore in Q3 and ₹58,155 crore for the nine-month period, with profit after tax surging to ₹987 crore for the quarter and ₹1,662 crore for nine months, reversing losses in the prior year. Gross Refining Margin nearly tripled year-on-year in the quarter to US$10.97 per barrel, and more than doubled for the nine months to US$7.72 per barrel, underpinning the rebound in profitability, while consolidated PAT reached ₹1,002 crore for Q3 and ₹1,681 crore for the nine months, signalling a significant turnaround that strengthens CPCL’s financial position and may enhance value for shareholders and other stakeholders.

More about Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) is an Indian oil refining company operating in the petroleum refining industry, processing crude oil into a range of refined products. With a focus on high capacity utilisation and energy-efficient operations, CPCL serves the domestic fuel and distillate markets, leveraging improved distillate yields and reliability to strengthen its competitive position in the refining sector.

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