Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West AsiaIndia's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Why are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Reasons behind crude oil fall, precious metals rally, analyst insights and market outlookWhy are oil prices down while gold and silver prices up today? Oil prices fell to a three-month low as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remainA deal between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply concerns. However, unresolved disputes...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchasesIndia continued its strong demand for Russian fossil fuels in May. The nation emerged as the second-largest buyer globally, importing hydro...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
US 'specifically' asked India to buy Russian oil in 2022, says EAM JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated India purchased Russian oil after the Ukraine war began in 2022. He explained the oi...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas pricesGlobal gas markets are on edge as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Traders are watching China and weather forecasts closely. Ho...
26 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Wars, Oil and Wealth: The world adapts faster than we think, lessons for equity investorsIndia today is a more than four-trillion-dollar economy with stronger external reserves, wider energy relationships, greater diplomatic rea...
23 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas dealChina and Russia united against US President Donald Trump's missile defense plans and nuclear policy. Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin...
20 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delightVladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of time...
20 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Putin lands in China for trip that aims to show unshakeable ties after Trump pompRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and "long-time good friend" Xi J...
19 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Iran war: Trump administration allows Russia oil sales waiver to expire despite tight marketThe Trump administration let a waiver for Russian oil sales expire. This happened even as the Iran war caused worries about global oil supp...
16 May, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Putin to visit China May 19-20 after Trump tripRussian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19 to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and strategic cooperation with Presiden...
16 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
India set to scale back Russian oil imports if US waiver lapsesIran war oil impact: Amidst the ongoing geopolitical turmoil, Indian oil refiners face a critical moment as the expiration of a US waiver l...
13 May, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources sayIndia has refused Russian liquefied natural gas shipments under United States sanctions. This decision comes amid energy supply concerns du...
11 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
AI-fuelled rally keeping global markets resilient despite oil shock, says Ed YardeniGlobal equity markets are defying geopolitical risks and high oil prices, with investors betting on economic resilience fueled by AI-driven...
11 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST