Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
A tiny oil lifeline reopens through tense Hormuz after months of chokeholdMore oil tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This offers some relief to the global oil market. Several ships carrying crude oil ha...
14 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fightingChina's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing would play a "greater role" in ending hostilities in the Middle East during talks with his Ir...
06 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Brent crude hits $119/barrel after UAE says Iranian drone attack hit oil facility, raising global oil supply fearsBrent oil price rise is linked to Middle East tension after a drone attack in the United Arab Emirates. Supply fears are growing as key oil...
04 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Europe may run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks: Why IEA warns Europe could face flight chaos as Iran war sparks a global energy crisisEurope jet fuel shortage: Europe faces a potential six-week jet fuel shortage due to ongoing supply blockages from the Iran war, raising co...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Will US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? Global oil, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump, Iran tensions explainedWill US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? The United States has launched a naval blockade tar...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
West Asia War: US-Iran direct talks begin in Pakistan as war's fragile ceasefire holdsWest Asia War: United States and Iran commence direct negotiations in Pakistan. The talks aim to strengthen a fragile ceasefire. The war ha...
11 Apr, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Brent WTI crude oil prices jump 5% today: Why oil and gas prices are rising again despite ceasefire announcements — will crude oil touch the $110 mark again?Today’s oil price surge and current oil and gas prices outlook: Oil prices jumped sharply today, with Brent crude at $98.82 and WTI near $9...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Trump’s bold move: Rename Strait of Hormuz after America or himself amid Iran warOver 20% of global oil exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. President ...
28 Mar, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz blockage: Key facts, figures, and impact on global oil and LNG tradeHere are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East ...
28 Mar, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Middle East war halts Strait of Hormuz traffic, 20,000 seafarers strandedThe Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane, is severely disrupted by the ongoing Middle East war. This vital waterway, crucial for ...
22 Mar, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Israel-Iran war: Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources sayIraq has declared force majeure on its oilfields. Military operations have disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This has halt...
21 Mar, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
How can Strait of Hormuz shipping blockage be solved?Commodities may soon flow again through the Strait of Hormuz. Experts suggest military action, diplomatic talks, or shipowners taking risks...
20 Mar, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Global shipping industry caught in storm of warGlobal trade faces significant disruption as the war in the Middle East closes the Strait of Hormuz. This vital shipping lane's closure imp...
13 Mar, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Middle East conflict: Jawaharlal Nehru Port announces 100% ground rent waiver for stranded containersJawaharlal Nehru Port Authority has waived ground rent for Middle East-bound export shipments impacted by geopolitical disruptions. This de...
10 Mar, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
India faces rupee, inflation risks from Middle East energy disruption: Moody'sIndia faces potential rupee pressure, higher inflation, and a wider current account deficit due to the Middle East conflict impacting energ...
06 Mar, 2026, 12.55 PM IST