Oil Price Today (August 12): Crude oil reclaims $90 again after fresh attacks on ships. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures were up 72 cents, or 0.81%, at $89.63, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.9...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic slumps to six vessels as US-Iran peace hopes fadeShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased recently. This decline coincides with fading hopes for a peace de...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 11): Crude oil rises to $88 after Trump's compensation demand dents Hormuz opening. Here's whyBrent crude futures were flat at $88 a barrel or 0.35%, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures stood at $83.50, up 0.40% a barrel. ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dimOil prices maintained their position on Tuesday as hopes for a US-Iran deal faded, hampered by President Trump's stringent demands that are...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talksIran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepointsRussia is exploring a rail link to India through Central Asia and Iran as an alternative to maritime routes vulnerable to disruptions at th...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
New Hormuz security mechanisms developed with Oman: Iran's Foreign Ministry, says US violations block safe waterwayIran and Oman are developing new mechanisms to monitor shipping safety through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions between Tehran and Muscat ...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 10): Crude oil rises to $85 amid Hormuz worries as attacks continue. What are experts saying?Oil prices climbed Monday as Strait of Hormuz reopening remained uncertain. Iran stated a deal with Oman was nearing completion for new shi...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman close, but strait reopening hinges on US concessionsIran and Oman are nearing a deal for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is seen as vital for ending the ongo...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
How the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflictYemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for deadly attacks this week. These actions escalated the conflict and raised regional concern...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Reliance Industries books supertanker at record $23-25 million freight to lift Iraqi crudeReliance Industries paid a record sum to charter a supertanker for Iraqi crude oil. This reflects a limited vessel pool and soaring voyage ...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Iran weighs fines up to 20%, vessel ban for ‘hostile’ ships in HormuzIran's parliament is reviewing a bill to restrict hostile vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Violators could face significant fines on their ...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 7): Crude oil rises above $83 as Strait of Hormuz deadlock continues. Here’s whyOil prices climbed for a second session on Friday due to renewed Hormuz Strait concerns. Iran proposed restricting hostile vessels and impo...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources sayA proposed Iran-Oman deal for Strait of Hormuz control faces significant challenges. U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses imped...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Brent crude tops $80 per barrel as Hormuz talks, tanker attacks keep supply risks highOil prices climbed as investors tracked Iran-Oman shipping talks and fresh attacks on Saudi oil tankers, raising supply concerns. Brent top...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 6): Crude oil dips below $80 on hopes Iran-Oman deal could end Iran war. What are experts saying?Oil prices experienced a minor decline on Thursday amid advancing negotiations. Market watchers are closely monitoring the prospective US-I...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
US-Iran war: Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talksGulf waterway traffic held steady as United States and Iran talks progressed ambiguously. Bab el-Mandeb strait saw unchanged vessel crossin...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST