SC directs status quo on Karnataka HC order on ethanol allocation; Centre says 20% blending still an experimentThe Supreme Court has put a hold on a Karnataka High Court order that sought to increase ethanol allocation for 2025-26. An oil company arg...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Repeated crises reaffirm role of PSU oil firmsDuring national emergencies such as floods and the recent pandemic, India's state-run oil companies have shown their crucial importance by ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
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
Qatar offers crude for July-August loading via tender, sources sayQatarEnergy has launched a tender to sell crude oil for July-August loadings, offering its Al-Shaheen, Marine Qatar, and Marine Land grades...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
India, Iran revive energy dialogue as ministers meet on BRICS sidelinesIndia and Iran are exploring new avenues for energy sector collaboration, as announced by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri following a mee...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
ONGC, bp sign technical services contract to boost production from Western Offshore BasinONGC and bp have inked a deal to boost oil and gas output from the Western Offshore Basin. This partnership leverages bp's global expertise...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
No bids made in Indian Oil tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes, say sourcesIndian Oil Corporation has failed to secure any bids for chartering vessels to transport crude oil and LPG from the Strait of Hormuz. Ship ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
India's core sector output slows to 0.5% in May as against 1.8% in AprilIndia's core industrial output saw a significant slowdown in May 2026, registering a mere 0.5% growth compared to the previous year, a dip ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Shipping data reveals see-saw situation in Strait of HormuzShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted on Sunday after Iran declared it closed again, citing alleged violations of a peace...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Iran war shock: Govt asks ONGC to build ₹15,000 crore strategic oil reserve at MangaluruIndia plans to boost its oil security. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, ONGC, will build a new strategic petroleum reserve facility in Mang...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Oil falls as supply starts moving through Strait of HormuzOil prices dipped Friday as tankers resumed passage through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The agreement is expecte...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Post-deal, Indian Oil Corp issues first tenders to lift oil, LPG from Hormuz portsIndian Oil Corporation, India's top refiner, has issued tenders for ships. These vessels will transport liquefied petroleum gas and oil. Th...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fireHindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd's joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This re...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Indian state fuel retailers hitting borrowing limits, says officialIndian state fuel companies are facing financial strain. They are borrowing more money as they sell petrol, diesel, and LPG at prices lower...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST