A 'Trump put' for oil? Indian refiners aren't worried about an immediate supply crunchIndian refiners expect stable oil supplies despite renewed West Asia conflict. They believe US President Trump will open alternative routes...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources sayIn a significant escalation, Iran has directed Houthi militias to get ready to obstruct the Red Sea oil passage should the United States ca...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
China's oil fortress will reshape the global orderChina shielded itself from the Iran war's energy shock by cutting crude imports and restricting fuel exports. This move demonstrated its ca...
16 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Asian refiners may be the surprise winners of fresh fuels crunchAsian refiners are well positioned to ship petroleum products globally. Renewed Middle East conflict and Russian diesel export bans are tig...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Fujairah bunker fuel sales halve as US-Iran war disrupts suppliesFujairah bunker fuel sales dropped significantly in early 2026. This decline occurred after the U.S.-Iran war impacted supplies near the St...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
100% tariff threat over Russian oil could roil India-US tiesA US bill proposes tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, potentially impacting India. This move could damage India-US relations, especia...
16 Jul, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warnsGlobal economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating c...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Russian oil still India's key energy bet despite looming US tariff risksProposed US tariffs on Russian crude imports could inject fresh market volatility. Replacing Russian supply would be difficult due to limit...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India refiners reap fuel export windfall as war drives shortagesIndia's oil-product shipments are projected to reach their highest level since September. Refiners are capitalizing on strong profit margin...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the GulfGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its s...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Govt defends ethanol blending, says programme saved Rs 1.9 lakh crore in forexThe government defends its ethanol-blended petrol program amid concerns. This initiative has significantly boosted the sugar economy and fa...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Strategic oil reserve buying set to support crude demand through 2028To enhance energy security and stabilize market prices, various governments plan to acquire millions of oil barrels up to 2028. This approa...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
India's crude imports remain resilient despite Strait of Hormuz tensionsIndia's crude oil imports are insulated from Hormuz Strait tensions currently. Refiners have successfully diversified their import portfoli...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India’s wartime buying spree leaves behind a cooking gas surplusIndia's fuel retailers now have excess cooking gas supplies. They had booked extra cargoes anticipating supply disruptions in the Persian G...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Global oil market weathers Iran war shock, but reserve depletion raises future price risksThe global oil market absorbed record supply disruptions during the Iran conflict without triggering a prolonged price shock. But analysts ...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST