The battle for Hormuz risks sparking the next Iran clashIran is now controlling passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This new arrangement could continue even after the current conflict ends. Gul...
12 May, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Things you need to know about oil prices: Energy crisis 2026 pushes fuel costs higher and triggers global inflationOil prices are rising in 2026 due to global tensions and supply issues. Fuel and energy are becoming costly for people and businesses. This...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Shadow of Hormuz: Why is the Gulf crisis turning all eyes to Malacca StraitThe Strait of Malacca, a vital global trade artery, faces increased scrutiny following disruptions elsewhere. This busy waterway connects E...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Iran menaces Hormuz as its own oil tankers test US blockadeIranian gunboats attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Two Iranian oil supertankers are testing a US blockade in the Arabian S...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran warOil tankers from various nations are successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are carrying vital oil and gas suppli...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Asia relying on US crude to replace Middle East supplyAsian fuel makers are turning to US crude oil. This shift is driven by disruptions in Middle Eastern supply. Countries like Japan and South...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran warOil tankers are successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels from various nations are carrying crude oil and refined products to d...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
India gets first Iranian oil in 7 years, ship tracking data showsIndian ports have received two large crude carriers loaded with Iranian oil. This marks the first purchase from Iran in seven years, enable...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
West Asia War: India permits Iranian oil tankers to berth for Reliance, sources sayWest Asia War: India's shipping ministry has granted special permission for four vessels carrying Iranian oil to dock at Sikka port. This m...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
World’s biggest oil tankers just got a lot more expensive as buyers shift away from Russian crudeGlobal oil tanker rates have surged to five-year highs, driven by new US sanctions on Russian oil and increased supply from the Middle East...
24 Nov, 2025, 12.58 PM IST
VLCC to acquire D2C men’s grooming brand Ustraa through strategic mergerThe acquisition marks VLCC’s foray into specialised men's grooming and enhances new age digital commerce and product innovation capabilitie...
09 Jun, 2023, 08.04 PM IST
Euronav and Frontline sign $4.2bn deal to create the largest fleet of oil tankersA merger of Frontline and Euronav, two of the biggest independent operators of crude oil tankers in the world, will result in the world's l...
07 Apr, 2022, 10.38 PM IST
Major oil trading firms stow diesel, jet fuel on supertankers as demand rebound eyedTrafigura, Glencore and Vitol are holding about 1.5 million tonnes of the industrial and aviation fuel on at least seven Very Large Crude C...
21 Apr, 2021, 01.13 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's Bahri plans to expand in India"We are very committed now to the Indian market. It's very promising. India's GDP is about 7%, which is excellent compared to any other cou...
21 Feb, 2017, 05.35 PM IST
- Shipping assets plunge unparalleled: HSBC
A plunge in the price of ships as assets, caused by a collapse in global growth just after owners had placed record orders for new vessels,...
30 Jul, 2012, 11.58 AM IST
- GE Shipping to sell 3 VLCCs; stocks down
The stock was at Rs 278.15, down 1.10 per cent on the BSE. It touched a high of Rs 282 and low of Rs 274.90 in trade so far.
15 Apr, 2011, 01.01 PM IST
- Kuwait oil tanker to order six oil tankers: Report
State-owned Kuwait oil tanker Co (KOTC) plans to order six new oil tankers including four giant crude vessels at a cost of $800 million.
06 Feb, 2008, 12.43 PM IST