Oil Posts Sharpest Weekly Drop in Months

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

International

Oil prices ended another volatile week, heading for their steepest weekly fall in about three and a half months. The Brent crude benchmark fell close to 8 %, while U.S. WTI crude dropped around 7.3 %. Factors Driving the Slide The sharp decline has been fueled by growing expectations that OPEC+

Government Policies National

Washington Can’t Match Moscow’s Oil Bargain for India

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

For weeks, Washington has been trying to strong-arm New Delhi into abandoning cheap Russian crude and turning instead to American barrels. Sergio Gor, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India, openly declared that India should open its market to U.S. crude, petroleum, and LNG. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick went further, threatening India with higher tariffs […]

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down The News: Ukraine Runs on Russian Crude, But Indian Refineries Get the Blame

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Ukraine today finds itself in an extraordinary irony. On the battlefield and in civilian life, diesel is the fuel that keeps the country running. Yet with its own refineries crippled by Russian missile strikes, Kyiv has become almost entirely dependent on imports to meet its needs. In July 2025, India suddenly emerged as Ukraine’s largest […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Brazil to Bharat: Why India’s E20 Gamble is Built on Half-Truths

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

India’s government has hailed the rollout of E20 petrol — a blend of 20 percent ethanol with petrol — as a “historic step” towards energy independence and climate responsibility. But on the ground, the reality is less inspiring. Drivers are confused, manufacturers have made U-turns in their statements, and complaints about mileage and performance are […]