Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks to ease Middle East supply woesOil prices have declined as discussions between Iran and Qatar may pave the way for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This reopening ...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Indian refiners widen oil search as attacks hurt Russian flowsIndian refiners are reducing Russian crude imports amid Ukrainian attacks on supply routes. They are now seeking alternative oil supplies f...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on IranStricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrate...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Lake Ontario could become ‘Lake America’: Why Trump is considering the name changeDonald Trump is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid trade tensions. This symbolic move escalates the ongoing economic di...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf suppliesIndia is sharply increasing LPG and LNG imports from the United States as West Asia disruptions constrain traditional Gulf supplies. US LPG...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Two vessels with 22 Indians on board hijacked by pirates in Yemen, SomaliaIn a troubling episode, pirates have seized two commercial vessels, leaving 22 Indian nationals on board. The first vessel, an oil tanker w...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran; Scott Bessent bets on 'one-two punch' to cripple Iranian regimeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, with details expected Monday, ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubtIndia is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disru...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Red Sea blockade threat: Why India’s trade faces a wider supply-chain shockA prolonged disruption could force ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, raising logistics costs while squeezing exporters and add...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to warsIndia and U.S. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, boosting refined fuel ex...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Indian refiners face crude cost surge as Gulf premiums rise, Russian oil discounts vanishIndian refiners are facing a sharp rise in crude procurement costs as tightening physical supplies push Gulf and West African grades to hig...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
India's Menage a Trois: Graham Act puts New Delhi's strategic autonomy to testThe new US legislative proposal aims to introduce tariffs on nations acquiring Russian energy, challenging India to balance its energy dema...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
America hurting its own interest; India well-insulated against US tariffs on Russian oil, expert saysIndia's economy shows resilience against US sanctions on Russian crude oil. Potential tariffs on nations buying Russian oil will minimally ...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer pricesThe escalating unrest near the Strait of Hormuz is causing a notable spike in shipping expenses for businesses in India. An increase in fre...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Iran's Acting Defence Minister says forces ready for any threat amid US tensionsIran's defense minister stated the nation's armed forces are fully equipped for any threat. He asserted Iran's indigenous technology surpas...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Indian Oil rules out shift from Gulf crude despite regional conflictIndian Oil Corp will continue using Gulf crude, it said citing freight advantages and refinery configurations. The company anticipates no i...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Hormuz oil shuttling trade is picking up again after lullProducers are using their own vessels or fixed contracts to ensure oil delivery. This activity is crucial for global oil markets, which rel...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.19 AM IST