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WHY IS STRAIT OF HORMUZ IMPORTANT
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 focus- Oil Price Today (July 1): Crude oil above $73 as Iran rejects direct peace talks with US. Where are prices headed?
- PM Modi speaks with Iran President, backs peace and free navigation in Hormuz Strait
- In phone conversation with Iran Prez, PM Modi reiterates importance of freedom of navigation in HormuzPrime Minister Modi held a telephonic discussion with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on West Asian developments and the cruci...30 Jun, 2026, 10.18 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
- 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
- Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reignsAsia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipmen...30 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- Oil Price Today (June 30): Brent crude falls to $72/barrel as investors await US-Iran talksBrent crude futures dropped around 1% to $72.50 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell around 0.7% to $70.28 p...30 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
- Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in DohaOil prices dipped as markets keenly watched potential U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, following recent missile exchanges that tested a fragile cea...30 Jun, 2026, 07.14 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
- 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
- Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterwaysUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "total chaos," a stance reitera...25 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 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
- India-bound fertilizer ships cross Hormuz, government saysFour cargo ships laden with vital fertilizers like urea and di-ammonium phosphate have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, en rout...22 Jun, 2026, 08.38 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
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