Iran moves to close Strait of Hormuz. Should investors fear a Nifty crash in coming days?Indian equities are likely to remain volatile this week as escalating tensions in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threate...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the GulfGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its s...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
E20 costs more at current crude prices, but saves forex, boosts farmers' income, reduce oil dependence: GovtEthanol blending shields Indian consumers from volatile global oil prices. This program reduces dependence on imported crude oil significan...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Hardeep Puri explains why India has among world's cheapest petrol, spells out country's fuel strategyIndia offers some of the world's cheapest petrol, according to the Petroleum Minister. Ethanol blending significantly contributes to these ...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Oil Price Today (July 10): Crude oil up 6% this week as US and Iran continue attacks. Where are prices headed?Even with Friday's decline, both crude benchmarks were set to end the week higher. Brent was on course to gain about 6%, while WTI was pois...
10 Jul, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Strategic oil reserve buying set to support crude demand through 2028To enhance energy security and stabilize market prices, various governments plan to acquire millions of oil barrels up to 2028. This approa...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal to address media at 4 PM over fuel pricingArvind Kejriwal will address fuel pricing concerns at a press conference today. He alleges petrol should cost 82 rupees per liter but is so...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Oil Price Today (July 9): Crude oil nears $80, up for 3rd day as US launches fresh strikes on Iran. Hormuz supply in jeopardy?Brent crude futures gained 78 cents, or 1%, to $78.8 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 74 cents, or 1.01...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Crude oil prices jump 6%, hit two-week high after Trump says Iran peace deal is ‘over’. What are experts saying?Crude oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday to a two-week high after Donald Trump declared the Iran peace agreement "over", reviving fears o...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.23 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
Oil Price Today (July 8): Crude oil flares up over 5% as ‘powerful’ US strikes on Iran revive supply fears. What’s unfolding?Brent crude futures climbed $1.62, or 2.16%, to $76 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.63, or 2.31%, to $72 a bar...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Why Hormuz windfall may prove short-lived for oil refinersGlobal refining margins have hit record highs, greatly benefiting producers. Yet, while fuel prices remain elevated due to tight inventorie...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lift crude pricesOil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were ...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Global Market: Asian refiners turn to cheaper Gulf oil despite Saudi price cutsSaudi Arabia significantly reduced crude oil prices for Asian buyers this month. Rival Gulf producers are offering better value and deeper ...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Global oil market weathers Iran war shock, but reserve depletion raises future price risksThe global oil market absorbed record supply disruptions during the Iran conflict without triggering a prolonged price shock. But analysts ...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.12 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
State oil companies lose ₹75,000 cr in Q1 on low prices: Oil minister Hardeep Singh PuriState-run oil companies reported a significant loss of ₹74,781 crore in the April-June quarter due to selling fuel below market rates. Desp...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.21 AM IST