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Paint makers fear thinner profits on crude oil spike

Domestic paint makers face renewed profitability challenges as rising crude oil prices, driven by West Asian conflict, increase raw material costs. Derivatives of crude oil constitute a significant portion of input expenses, threatening to erode margins. Companies anticipate an impact in the next quarter as higher costs filter through their structure.

11 Mar 2026 12:10 am