Inter State Oil Carrier volume falls 4.79% in May 2026
Inter State Oil Carrier Limited reported a 4.79% month-on-month decline in volume handled to 23.12 '000 MTs in May 2026. The company attributed the drop to transportation disruptions and market uncertainties from a prevailing war-like situation. Despite these headwinds, the firm strengthened its fleet capacity by onboarding four additional tankers during the month.

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Inter State Oil Carrier Limited handled 23.12 '000 MTs of volume in May 2026, reflecting a decline of approximately 4.79% compared to 24.28 '000 MTs handled in April 2026. The company stated that the decrease was primarily attributable to disruptions in transportation movement and operational challenges arising from the prevailing war-like situation and related market uncertainties, which adversely impacted logistics activities during the period. Despite these headwinds, the entity strengthened its fleet capacity by onboarding four additional tankers during the month.
The volume of 23.12 '000 MTs handled in May 2026 indicates a marginal decline of approximately 7.22% compared to 24.92 '000 MTs handled in May 2025. This performance data was disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to BSE Limited on June 6, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The information provided is based on a limited review by the management.
Volume Handled Trend
The company's operational data over the past year shows fluctuations in monthly volume handled. The peak volume during the period was recorded in March 2026 at 29.34 '000 MTs, while the lowest volume was observed in September 2025 at 21.17 '000 MTs.
| Month | Volume ('000 MTs) |
|---|---|
| May-25 | 24.92 |
| Jun-25 | 26.00 |
| Jul-25 | 23.98 |
| Aug-25 | 24.47 |
| Sep-25 | 21.17 |
| Oct-25 | 22.06 |
| Nov-25 | 24.64 |
| Dec-25 | 28.39 |
| Jan-26 | 26.23 |
| Feb-26 | 27.74 |
| Mar-26 | 29.34 |
| Apr-26 | 24.28 |
| May-26 | 23.12 |
The filing was signed by Rashmi Sharma, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of inter state oil carrier .
Historical Stock Returns for Inter State Oil Carrier
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.09% | -0.05% | +22.11% | +18.79% | +10.22% | +198.52% |
How will the addition of four new tankers impact the company's operational costs and profit margins given the current decline in volume?
What contingency plans are in place to mitigate further logistics disruptions if the geopolitical situation escalates?
Is the company expecting a recovery in volume for June 2026, or are the headwinds likely to persist into the next quarter?


































