India weighs 30-day LPG stockpile as BPCL leads storage expansion amid energy security pushIndia is boosting its LPG reserves to a 30-day supply, a strategic move prompted by the Iran war highlighting supply route vulnerabilities....
01 Jul, 2026, 08.03 AM 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
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
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
Europe's STOXX 600 on track for biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boostEuropean markets are soaring, marking their best quarterly performance in over five years. Optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Gold price prediction: Why is gold rate down today? What to expect for bullion in July, AugustGold rate today down as oil prices rose following days of tit-for-tat strikes by the United States and Iran in the Middle East raising app...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle EastOil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.25 AM 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
Ukraine's drone assault ignites major oil refinery in RussiaUkraine intensified its drone attacks on Russia, hitting a major oil refinery in the Krasnodar region and causing at least one fatality. Pr...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analystIndian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its dura...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supplyOil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of H...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Brent crude hits lowest since before start of Mideast war as more tankers exit HormuzGlobal oil prices plunged Wednesday, hitting multi-month lows as supply worries eased with tankers clearing the Strait of Hormuz. An interi...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
TotalEnergies' Saudi Arabia refinery will not be fully repaired until early 2027, CEO Patrick Pouyanne tells French lawmakersTotalEnergies' SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia is operating at reduced capacity after drone attacks. Full repairs are expected by early 202...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
IEA sees gradual Hormuz recovery tipping into significant 2027 surplusThe global oil market is set for a gradual recovery. The Strait of Hormuz will reopen following a US-Iran agreement. This ends a major oil ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST