Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
The Ukraine war is changing. European allies' strategy must change tooUkraine's war effort has shifted, with drones dominating the battlefield and blunting Russia's advantages. While Russia faces higher casual...
19 May, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Oil & gas sector outlook 2026: Higher brent prices seen boosting upstream firms, hurting OMC marginsGlobal oil markets have shifted dramatically. Geopolitical tensions have caused a surge in Brent crude prices. Supply disruptions are a maj...
11 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- US stocks: American Airlines dims 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt margins
American Airlines cut its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday, pushing the lower-end of the range to a loss, as sky-high jet fuel costs driven...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Cheap batteries are taking over the world’s power gridsThis boom, led by China's manufacturing prowess, is making batteries a crucial tool for grid resilience and a cost-effective alternative to...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Charting the global economy: War fuels inflation, saps sentimentSurging fuel costs from the Iran war are driving a rapid increase in global inflation and a significant drop in consumer confidence.
12 Apr, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Keep calm and carry on hopingAs global energy markets struggle to regain stability, the impacts of disruptions in the Hormuz Strait and shifting production levels are c...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Stoves to cars: India expands ethanol use amid West Asia warIndia has a massive surplus of ethanol, pushing policymakers and industry to find new uses. Ethanol-powered cooking stoves are being tested...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Oil steadies as market digests OPEC+ output plansOil prices saw little change as OPEC+ decided to pause output hikes in the first quarter, despite ongoing concerns about a potential supply...
04 Nov, 2025, 07.20 AM IST
Oil falls to $30 as supply glut counters lockdown easingsWest Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.20, or 4.6 per cent, to $23.36.
06 May, 2020, 09.35 PM IST
Oil rises further above $26 as Opec+ begins record cutsUS crude for June added $1.18, or 6.3 per cent, to reach $20.02.
01 May, 2020, 08.28 PM IST
Local fuel rates set to fall further as global crude slips below $63Petrol is cheaper by Rs 6.45 a litre and diesel by Rs 4.42 a litre since October 17 when the current price decline trend started.
22 Nov, 2018, 07.00 AM IST
Opec maintains status quo on oil production after members fail to reach consensusThe meeting didn’t produce a supply accord but did reach consensus on appointing Nigeria’s candidate as new secretary-general, Sudirman Sai...
03 Jun, 2016, 07.58 AM IST
Bullish bets on oil lowest since 2013 as US stockpiles swellSpeculators cut bullish oil wagers to the lowest level in over two years amid warnings that the US supply glut may soon strain storage capa...
17 Mar, 2015, 04.19 AM IST
Crude oil: A tale of two crashesWhile decline in demand was the key driver for the 2008 crash, the sharp drop in prices this time around are being caused by a supply glut.
15 Oct, 2014, 03.34 PM IST
Oil prices at a 13-month low; slips to $102 per barrelThe International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that supply glut is shielding the market from price disruptions.
19 Aug, 2014, 06.00 AM IST