From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM 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
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
Crude oil prices crash 42% from April’s $126 peak. More downside coming?Global oil markets are stabilizing after months of turmoil caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and war damage. Crude prices have plummet...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 25): Crude oil erases Iran war gains as Hormuz traffic boosts supply. What are experts saying?Brent crude has slipped below $73 a barrel for the first time since February 27, 2026. It had hit a high of $126 per barrel on April 30 and...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM 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
Trump gets trapped between 'rockets and feathers', squirms for exitUS President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
JP Morgan lowers Brent crude price forecast for second-half 2026J.P. Morgan has updated its Brent crude oil price forecast for 2026, lowering expectations due to unexpectedly weaker inventory draws and a...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Jet fuel crack spread may exceed $50 in 2026; airfares may climb up to 25%: ReportGeopolitical tensions and refinery issues are significantly impacting jet fuel supplies, leading to increased airline operational costs. Th...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Oil Price Today (June 24): Crude oil near 4-month low as more tankers pass through Hormuz. What are experts saying?Oil prices extended their decline on Wednesday, hovering near the four-month lows touched in the previous session, as signs emerged that mo...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzOil prices dipped to four-month lows as tensions eased between the US and Iran, paving the way for more tankers to navigate the Strait of H...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 23): Crude oil near $78 per barrel as investors track flows through Hormuz. What’s next?Brent crude futures rose 24 cents, or 0.38%, to $78.15 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 33 cents, or 0.46%, to $74.19 a ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 22): Crude oil rises above $80 as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures rose 54 cents, or 0.67%, to $81.11 a barrel, after briefly touching $82.30 at the start of trading. U.S. West Texas Int...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Petrol, diesel margins back to above pre-conflict levels: ReportState-run oil companies are poised for improved profitability as falling crude prices boost fuel marketing margins. While recent government...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Earnings of OMCs seen weak as Q1FY27 under-recoveries bite: ReportOil companies are projected to experience ongoing challenges through FY27, primarily due to anticipated under-recoveries in Q1FY27, with LP...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM 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
Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recoverA landmark deal between the US and Iran promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. This agreement has already cau...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST