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...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 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's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data showsIndia's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
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...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM 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
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...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Ukraine's drone assault ignites major oil refinery in RussiaUkraine intensified its drone attacks on Russia, hitting a major oil refinery in the Krasnodar region and causing at least one fatality. Pr...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
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...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of HormuzCrude oil prices experienced a significant drop, heading for steep weekly losses as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased, ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analystIndian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its dura...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after US waiver, traders sayMiddlemen and Iran's state oil company are offering discounted Iranian crude to Indian refiners after the US granted a 60-day sanctions wai...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
ONGC rebrands itself as ‘gas and oil’ firm as natural gas output overtakes crudeState-run ONGC is shifting its focus, now prioritizing natural gas over crude oil. Chairman Arun Kumar Singh announced that gas production ...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recoveryIndia's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imp...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West AsiaIndia's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchasesIndia continued its strong demand for Russian fossil fuels in May. The nation emerged as the second-largest buyer globally, importing hydro...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST