Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data showsIndia's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertainDoha is set to host crucial talks between Iran and the U.S. this week, though Tehran denies any scheduled meetings with American officials....
30 Jun, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Delayed soyabean sowing likely to push up edible oil pricesAs delayed soybean sowing unfolds in key Indian states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, concerns are rising over a potential shortage o...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Oil Price Today (June 29): Crude oil rises after renewed US-Iran strikes. What lies ahead?US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran would "no longer exist" if the US were "forced" to resume the war. "United States airc...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacksTrump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the nation would cease to exist if forced back into war, following US strikes on Iranian targe...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? Why are U. S, Iran launching strikes after signing interim peace deal?Iran has accused the United States of failing to uphold the interim agreement, in particular by failing to sustain a promised ceasefire in ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
IMF says it will take time for energy, commodity prices to normalize after US-Iran dealThe IMF notes a decline in energy and commodity prices following a ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, though full normalization will take t...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf alliesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would prioritize their security interests. Concluding ...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
IndiGo, SpiceJet shares rally up to 4% as crude oil prices fall below pre-war levels after 42% crashAviation stocks, including IndiGo and SpiceJet gained after crude oil prices declined sharply as supply concerns eased following progress i...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Trump orders probe because gas prices not falling enoughDonald Trump said on Wednesday he ordered an investigation into major oil companies over high gasoline prices as the US leader faces critic...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST