Oil slide deepens as Saudi exports reach 90% of pre-war levelBrent futures slipped to near $70 a barrel in London, hitting their lowest since the week before the Iran war began on Feb 28. Saudi Arabia...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
India not exporting fuel directly to Russia, any supplies are trader-led: PuriIndia's Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has stated that Indian companies are not directly supplying refined fuels to Russia. While report...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Oil Price Today (July 2): Crude oil at $70, falls for 2nd session as US-Iran talks progress. Worst over?Brent crude futures fell 80 cents, or 1.09%, to $70.80 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude declined 90 cents, or 1.28%, to $...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Oil falls after US, Iran talks conclude in DohaOil prices dipped as Qatar reported positive progress in indirect Iran-U.S. talks concerning the vital Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent exc...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Oil Price Today (July 1): Crude oil above $73 as Iran rejects direct peace talks with US. Where are prices headed?Brent crude futures were up 50 cents, or 0.69%, at $73.45 a barrel at 1208 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 63 cents, or ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
No sudden shelter from storms: What protected India's oil supply during Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-m...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
India cuts windfall tax on diesel, raises petrol tax from JulyIndia has adjusted its windfall taxes on fuel exports, slashing duties on diesel and aviation fuel while increasing the tax on petrol expor...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Hormuz oil transits continue though attacks make owners waryVessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a dip as some shipping companies expressed reduced confidence following weekend attacks on ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Repeated crises reaffirm role of PSU oil firmsDuring national emergencies such as floods and the recent pandemic, India's state-run oil companies have shown their crucial importance by ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Crude oil prices crash 42% from April’s $126 peak. More downside coming?Global oil markets are stabilizing after months of turmoil caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and war damage. Crude prices have plummet...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 24): Crude oil near 4-month low as more tankers pass through Hormuz. What are experts saying?Oil prices extended their decline on Wednesday, hovering near the four-month lows touched in the previous session, as signs emerged that mo...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST