HPCL, BPCL Hit Hard Amid Trump Tariff Scare, Jefferies Cuts Target Price For OMCs
Oil shares took a significant hit on Monday, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs, triggering concerns of a global trade war. Tariffs included a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on China, sparking fears of economic slowdown and a decline in oil demand. As a result, major oil stocks suffered sharp declines, with Hindustan Petroleum Corp. falling the most at 7.13%.