Gulf states seen splurging on debt to build new Hormuz bypassesPersian Gulf nations are preparing to raise more debt to fund ports, pipelines and transport links that reduce reliance on the Strait of Ho...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalatesExplosions sounded near a U.S. base in Iraq and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday. The U.S. military conducted its thirteenth night of s...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Trouble is brewing at Middle East's two key chokepointsShipping disruptions are emerging in key Middle East oil transit routes. Concerns are rising as vessels alter voyages due to security risks...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soonBrent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks recover as chips rebound, oil dipsAsian stocks advanced, recovering from recent losses as chip shares stabilized. Megacap technology earnings are anticipated this week, infl...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Fujairah bunker fuel sales halve as US-Iran war disrupts suppliesFujairah bunker fuel sales dropped significantly in early 2026. This decline occurred after the U.S.-Iran war impacted supplies near the St...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Iran overplaying its hand on Hormuz? A new game has just begun in West Asia oil sceneAs nations surrounding Iran pour billions into new pipeline networks, the significance of the Strait of Hormuz as an oil transit route is r...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Samsung Electronics denies report that it is exploring US listingSamsung Electronics denied exploring a U.S. listing of American Depositary Receipts. Bloomberg News had reported preliminary discussions wi...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Oil traders call Trump's Hormuz bluff at their perilIran and the U.S. have announced rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz. This action cripples an already fragile ceasefire deal between th...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
DP World Plans UAE East Coast Port to Bypass Strait of HormuzDP World is planning a new port and container terminal. This development aims to reduce Dubai's reliance on its main hub. The new facilitie...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.16 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz hangs in the balance as US-Iran ceasefire unravelsThe US-Iran deal faces significant strain due to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has closed the strait, prompting US reta...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
US-Iran war: Oil flow through Hormuz rises after ceasefire, but fresh strikes spark fears, IEA saysIran war news: Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz recovered sharply after a ceasefire. Renewed hostilities this week have revived uncer...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
India's crude imports remain resilient despite Strait of Hormuz tensionsIndia's crude oil imports are insulated from Hormuz Strait tensions currently. Refiners have successfully diversified their import portfoli...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.26 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
Saudi Arabia mulls big new plan, eyes post-war oil route reset to bypass volatile HormuzSaudi Arabia is considering expanding its crude oil pipeline capacity. This move aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for exports. Neighbour...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
The likely loser in Gulf's post-war race for oil market shareUnited Arab Emirates is leading oil producers in a fierce market share battle. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations are increasing exports s...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
June: 10 mbpd, May: 3 mbpd: Gulf oil exports up, but 40% below pre-war levelGulf oil exports surged past 10 million barrels daily in June, a significant jump from May, thanks to US military efforts securing the Stra...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST