The global energy shock triggered by the Middle East conflict and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed several countries into emergency mode. Governments across regions are scrambling to manage fuel shortages and soaring prices, with curfews, rationing, and restrictions becoming
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 […]
A Russian tanker carrying crude oil is heading to Cuba despite the US pressure campaign that has sharply tightened fuel supplies to the island. The shipment comes as Cuba faces a severe energy crunch, with blackouts and supply shortages worsening after oil flows from key partners fell sharply in recent months. Russian Tanker Heads To […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the ongoing turmoil in parts of the world, especially in West Asia, could worsen fuel supply pressures and trigger a broader petrol and diesel crisis. Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said the situation remains serious but added that India is in a […]
India has sent 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka as emergency support, offering relief to the island nation as it faces fresh energy pressure linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption in regional fuel supply chains. The shipment reflects India’s continuing role as Sri Lanka’s key crisis-response partner during periods of external […]
Russia will ban gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31 as the government moves to protect domestic fuel supply and contain price volatility amid the global energy shock triggered by the Iran war. The decision signals Moscow’s concern that turbulence in international oil markets could spill over into its own retail fuel system despite […]
The Congress in Karnataka has criticised the recent fuel price reduction, calling it a political move designed to benefit oil companies rather than provide lasting relief to consumers. The party also warned that petrol and diesel prices could be raised again after the elections, turning the current cut into what it described as a temporary […]
The central government has dismissed rumours of a nationwide lockdown amid the Iran war, as panic buying at petrol pumps and concern over fuel supplies triggered fresh anxiety in parts of the country. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no proposal under consideration for any Covid-style restrictions and urged people not to […]
India has cut special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel as the government moves to cushion fuel markets from the shock caused by the Iran war and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as oil and gas supplies remain under pressure and concerns over import costs continue to grow. India […]
Fuel dealers in Telangana have said there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in the state, urging the public not to panic buy amid long queues at fuel stations. The clarification came after rumours of fuel scarcity triggered a sharp rise in demand, leading to temporary stock-outs at some outlets. Dealers said the problem […]















