Oil Price Today (July 1): Crude oil above $73 as Iran rejects direct peace talks with US. Where are prices headed?Brent crude futures were up 50 cents, or 0.69%, at $73.45 a barrel at 1208 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 63 cents, or ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
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
Abu Dhabi proposes new oil-pricing system to mirror wider marketAbu Dhabi National Oil Co. is proposing a shift in how it prices crude for term customers, aligning with regional trading norms. The compan...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.53 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
Oil finds its way: Supertankers return to Persian GulfSupertankers are once again navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil route, following a period of disruption due to recent Iran confl...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM 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
Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle EastOil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.25 AM 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
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
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
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after four-month halt, data showsSaudi Aramco has restarted oil loading at its Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month pause, with two massive crude carriers seen taking on ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Qatar offers crude for July-August loading via tender, sources sayQatarEnergy has launched a tender to sell crude oil for July-August loadings, offering its Al-Shaheen, Marine Qatar, and Marine Land grades...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Cargo ship attack near Oman lifts crude pricesWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil prices gained more than 2% after a ca...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 AM IST
Rupee ends a tad higher as oil slide, foreign inflows lift sentimentThe Indian rupee experienced a slight boost this week, driven by declining oil prices and the prospect of increased foreign investment. Alt...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Trump gets trapped between 'rockets and feathers', squirms for exitUS President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Strait path laid for crude prices to travel downwardIndian refinery executives anticipate oil prices falling below $80 per barrel within weeks if a US-Iran agreement is signed Friday, reopeni...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST