Oil Price Today (July 2): Crude oil at $70, falls for 2nd session as US-Iran talks progress. Worst over?Brent crude futures fell 80 cents, or 1.09%, to $70.80 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude declined 90 cents, or 1.28%, to $...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India cuts windfall tax on diesel, raises petrol tax from JulyIndia has adjusted its windfall taxes on fuel exports, slashing duties on diesel and aviation fuel while increasing the tax on petrol expor...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM 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
Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
30 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Centre extends duty relief on key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the import duty exemption on about 40 key petrochemical products by 15 days, now until July 15. This move aims ...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.16 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
Maersk boosts outlook on stronger-than-expected container demandGlobal shipping giant Maersk expects the container market to remain strong throughout 2024, with container volumes now projected to grow by...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.20 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
West Asia conflict may delay India's chip projectsIndia's ambitious semiconductor projects, including Tata Electronics' Dholera fab, face potential delays due to the West Asia conflict. Log...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Iran's Trump card: The risk premium hasn't gone. It just changed shapeA recent attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz signals a shift from fears of outright war to prolonged uncertainty. Iran'...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after attack on shipStrait of Hormuz traffic saw a dip Friday after a Taiwanese ship was attacked, prompting a pause in evacuation efforts. Despite this, sever...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Crude oil prices fall up to 2%, head for weekly losses as Hormuz supply fears easeGlobal crude oil prices fell sharply on Friday, with Brent slipping below $75 a barrel, as fears of supply disruptions through the Strait o...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.37 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
Hormuz evacuation suspended after attack in Gulf of Oman: Maritime groupFollowing a recent attack on a ship in the Gulf of Oman, the International Maritime Organization has temporarily suspended evacuations thro...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Crude shipments through Hormuz at highest since war amid concerns over Iran exit demandsCrude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST