Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
More than 20 injured as massive fire breaks out at Haldia Petrochemicals unit in West BengalHaldia Refinery fire news: A major blaze erupted at Haldia unit in West Bengal early Tuesday, injuring at least 20 people. The blaze, origi...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Why India stayed resilient through the Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz closure, ensuring energy security for its citizens. Despite a significant drop in West As...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Venezuela's largest refinery shutdown after power outage, sources sayVenezuela's largest Amuay refinery, a crucial fuel producer, faced a temporary shutdown due to a power outage following recent deadly earth...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM 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
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
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
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
Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supplyOil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of H...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 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
Jet fuel crack spread may exceed $50 in 2026; airfares may climb up to 25%: ReportGeopolitical tensions and refinery issues are significantly impacting jet fuel supplies, leading to increased airline operational costs. Th...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM 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
Nayara Energy crosses 7,000 petrol pumps in IndiaNayara Energy, backed by Russia's Rosneft, has surpassed 7,000 petrol pumps nationwide, solidifying its status as India's leading private f...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms drone strike on refining facilities in Russia's tyumen regionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Ukrainian drones successfully targeted an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen Region, ov...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Reliance to turn crude into carbon fibre, green chemicals, other materials in major O2C overhaulReliance Industries is set to reinvent its oil-to-chemicals business. The company will convert crude oil into advanced materials and green ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Chennai Petroleum Corporation gets Navratna status, becomes 28th such CPSEChennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has achieved Navratna status, a significant upgrade granting it greater financial and operational ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
From Hormuz shock to energy security: How Reliance kept India's fuel lifeline intactReliance Petrochemicals, Reliance Oil Business, AGM 2026: Reliance Industries ensured energy security during a West Asian conflict. The com...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.17 PM IST