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
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
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
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Hormuz may reopen, but fertiliser relief is still months away for IndiaFertiliser supplies and prices will take months to return to normal. Natural gas and petroleum derivative supplies need to resume. Ammonia ...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopeningShipping groups are hesitant to resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. An agreement between the US and Iran promises its reopening. H...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
India-Australia ties hold 'key role' in Indo-Pacific calculus, ex-PM Scott Morrison saysFormer Australian PM Scott Morrison highlighted the Indo-Pacific as the world's center, emphasizing the Australia-India partnership's cruci...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
The world's oil piggy bank is being smashed open. What can go wrong?Global oil inventories are plummeting to multi-decade lows, exacerbated by Middle Eastern supply disruptions and the rapid depletion of str...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
OMCs losing nearly ₹700 per domestic LPG cylinder despite price hike: GovtCooking gas prices have risen again. Oil companies are still losing about ₹700 on each domestic LPG cylinder. International prices are up d...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
In 1904, an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes, which led to the creation of the ice-cream cone as a dessert iconThe ice cream cone's origin is not a simple tale. While a popular legend points to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, historical research rev...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Why Asia's oil lifeline can't survive on US crude aloneAsian nations are receiving more crude oil from the United States. However, these increased shipments cannot fully replace oil lost due to ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Fuel duty cuts can power export hikeIndia's fuel exports are set to rise following export duty cuts. This move aims to restore shipments to Europe and West Asia. High crude oi...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Commercial LPG cylinder rates on June 1: Prices hiked by Rs 42 in DelhiCommercial LPG price hike: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have risen from June 1. Hotels and restaurants will face higher input costs. Dome...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Govt says India has ample petrol, diesel supply, calls for crackdown on diversionThe govt has confirmed that petrol and diesel supplies are ample for every home and community in the country. Instances of regional shortag...
27 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST