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Why petrol and diesel prices haven't fallen yet? Hardeep Singh Puri hints at rate cut after sustained low crude pricesFuel prices might see a dip if international crude oil rates stay low for a few more weeks, according to Union Minister Hardeep Puri. Oil c...
India not exporting fuel directly to Russia, any supplies are trader-led: PuriIndia's Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has stated that Indian companies are not directly supplying refined fuels to Russia. While report...
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
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...
Jet fuel price cut by Rs 5/litre as global oil prices easeA significant drop in jet fuel prices, by nearly Rs 5 per litre, brings welcome relief to Indian airlines. This reduction, driven by fallin...
Nayara Energy cuts petrol price by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3 amid softening oil pricesNayara Energy has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre nationwide, marking the first reduction in over two years. Thi...
E25 petrol blend's test drive begins; study report expected by end of next yearIndia is embarking on testing E25 petrol, which contains 25% ethanol, to evaluate its capabilities in vehicles. This initiative seeks to bo...
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
Rupee ekes out first quarterly gain in five on oil drop, policy salvoThe Indian rupee achieved its first quarterly gain since March 2025, buoyed by falling oil prices and policy efforts to attract dollar infl...
India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...
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...
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
Petroleum vulnerability rising, India must build crude buffers and cut import dependence, EY cautionsIndia faces mounting vulnerability due to its soaring dependence on imported crude oil, now exceeding 90%. A recent EY report urges augment...
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude pricesWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a ca...
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
IndiGo, SpiceJet shares rally up to 4% as crude oil prices fall below pre-war levels after 42% crashAviation stocks, including IndiGo and SpiceJet gained after crude oil prices declined sharply as supply concerns eased following progress i...
Trump gets trapped between 'rockets and feathers', squirms for exitUS President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices...
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...