India is set to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil in seven years, with a tanker carrying about 600,000 barrels expected to arrive at Gujarat’s Vadinar port this week. The development marks a limited revival in Indo-Iran oil trade after years of disruption caused by US sanctions.
Petron Corp, the Philippines’ only oil refinery, has secured nearly 2.5 million barrels of crude from Russia after losing access to around 4 million barrels in cancelled shipments since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran. The move reflects the growing pressure on Asian fuel markets as the conflict disrupts normal crude flows and […]
Kuwait’s crude price climbed sharply to $118.93 per barrel after rising by $8.10, as the conflict involving Iran and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz continued to drive fears of tighter global energy supplies. The jump reflects the broader pressure on oil markets as traders remain focused on the risk of prolonged instability in […]
Kuwait’s official crude price rose sharply to $118.93 per barrel after a single-day jump of $8.10, as the conflict in West Asia continued to push oil markets higher and keep traders focused on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. Kuwait Oil Price Climbs Above $118 Per Barrel The latest […]
Oil prices are likely to stay elevated for a longer period as supply losses from the Gulf conflict continue to tighten global markets and limit the chances of a quick correction. The latest assessment reflects growing concern that disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz is not a short-term shock, but a structural supply problem […]
India’s crude oil basket has surged sharply since the Gulf conflict began, climbing to about $137 a barrel and sharply increasing pressure on refiners, import costs and the broader economy. The spike reflects tighter global supply, disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and a rapid rise in freight and risk premiums linked to the ongoing […]
Indian equity benchmarks fell for a third straight session on Friday as rising crude oil prices, West Asia tensions, and weak global cues continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The Sensex dropped sharply during the day and closed lower by more than 1,300 points, while the Nifty ended near 23,350, marking one of the market’s […]
Oil prices jumped sharply after reports of tanker attacks near Iraq added fresh fears over supply disruption in an already volatile Middle East market. The rise came as traders reacted to growing risks to shipping routes and export infrastructure, with Brent crude briefly climbing back above the $100-per-barrel mark before easing from intraday highs. Oil […]
India Signals Interest In More Russian Oil Imports India has reportedly signaled renewed interest in increasing crude oil imports from Russia as geopolitical tensions rise following the crisis involving Iran. Russian officials said they are receiving indications that Indian buyers may seek higher volumes of Russian crude amid concerns about potential disruptions in global
India’s imports of Russian crude oil fell sharply in December 2025, dropping about 29% compared with November, reaching their lowest levels since the global price cap on Russian oil was implemented. The decline was reported by energy analysts tracking shipment data. Refiners Reduce Purchases The drop was driven mainly by major refiners cutting back on […]















