Cheaper crude and Strait of Hormuz reopening boost outlook for Indian refinersBenchmark Brent fell to around $72 a barrel Thursday, down from an average of $99 in first week of June and $109 during the three months ti...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
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
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
UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of pre-war levels as Gulf supply routes adapt: IEAUnited Arab Emirates oil exports have rebounded significantly, reaching nearly 85% of pre-conflict levels by early June. Leveraging alterna...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P GlobalShipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
No bids made in Indian Oil tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes, say sourcesIndian Oil Corporation has failed to secure any bids for chartering vessels to transport crude oil and LPG from the Strait of Hormuz. Ship ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Petrol, diesel margins back to above pre-conflict levels: ReportState-run oil companies are poised for improved profitability as falling crude prices boost fuel marketing margins. While recent government...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Shipping data reveals see-saw situation in Strait of HormuzShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted on Sunday after Iran declared it closed again, citing alleged violations of a peace...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Beyond West Asia conflict: India's oil imports back on track, boosted by record Russian shipmentsIndia’s crude oil imports have returned to normal levels in June, recovering after earlier disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.01 AM IST
Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shutDespite Iran's claims of closing the Strait of Hormuz, millions of barrels of oil continued to flow through the vital waterway over the wee...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
ONGC rebrands itself as ‘gas and oil’ firm as natural gas output overtakes crudeState-run ONGC is shifting its focus, now prioritizing natural gas over crude oil. Chairman Arun Kumar Singh announced that gas production ...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recoveryIndia's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imp...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West AsiaIndia's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
India may take a leaf from China's book for oil poolIndia may adopt a China-like strategy for its oil reserves. Refiners could be required to hold significantly more crude oil. This move aims...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
SEEPCO supplies 6 million barrels of Nigerian crude to Indian refinersAmidst West Asia crisis concerns, India's state-run refiners diversified oil supplies by sourcing nearly six million barrels from Nigeria's...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchasesIndia continued its strong demand for Russian fossil fuels in May. The nation emerged as the second-largest buyer globally, importing hydro...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST