ONGC gets US licence to resume full Venezuela operations, eyes operatorshipONGC has received a US Treasury license to resume full operations in Venezuela. This approval removes sanctions-related risks, allowing exp...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
America hurting its own interest; India well-insulated against US tariffs on Russian oil, expert saysIndia's economy shows resilience against US sanctions on Russian crude oil. Potential tariffs on nations buying Russian oil will minimally ...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
India's crude oil import bill rises 26% to $49 billion in Q1 FY27 despite 18% fall in volumesIndia's crude oil import bill rose significantly in early 2026-27. Higher global oil prices and supply disruptions increased costs for refi...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
ONGC eyes operatorship of two Venezuela oil blocksONGC plans to operate two Venezuelan oil blocks soon under new laws. The company regained its stake in Russia's Sakhalin-1 project last Dec...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
'Too much money': Trump attacks ExxonMobil & Chevron over massive profits, demands lower gasoline prices for American driversUS President Trump voiced his discontent with ExxonMobil and Chevron, accusing them of reaping excessive profits at the expense of consumer...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
IOC slips into loss in Q1 on holding fuel prices despite rise in costIndian Oil Corporation reported losses for the June quarter that were lower than analysts expected. This was largely due to efficiency impr...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Big bets, bigger risks: Why US oil majors are holding back in VenezuelaUS oil companies and Venezuela's government face stalled negotiations over key oil assets. Companies seek fiscal guarantees and access to a...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Russia crude prices swing wildly amid Iran warThe landscape of Russian crude prices for Indian refiners has seen considerable volatility influenced by the Iran war. Initially, discounts...
26 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
India’s wartime buying spree leaves behind a cooking gas surplusIndia's fuel retailers now have excess cooking gas supplies. They had booked extra cargoes anticipating supply disruptions in the Persian G...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Prolonged US-Iran tensions may push India's crude basket above $75/bbl, raise inflation risks: ExpertsMarket experts warn a prolonged US-Iran standoff could increase India's crude oil import costs. Diversified sourcing is expected to cushion...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
One tycoon makes millions from 'dark' journeys on a dangerous oil route while others feared HormuzAmidst the Persian Gulf war, the UAE secretly navigated its oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz using 'dark' ship transits. Korean shi...
06 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Fall in global crude prices brightens fiscal outlook, El Nino risks lingerEasing West Asian tensions have significantly improved India's fiscal outlook, with economists now predicting a smaller deficit than previo...
06 Jul, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortagesIn response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its r...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensionsIndia's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidifi...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Venezuela's largest refinery shutdown after power outage, sources sayVenezuela's largest Amuay refinery, a crucial fuel producer, faced a temporary shutdown due to a power outage following recent deadly earth...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
ONGC in talks to acquire PDVSA stakes in two Venezuela oilfieldsIndia's ONGC is in talks with Venezuela's PDVSA to acquire stakes in two oilfields, San Cristobal and Carabobo. This move hinges on ONGC se...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST