Oil Jumps, Asian Stocks Fall On Iran Threat

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Markets

Oil Jumps, Asian Stocks Fall On Iran Threat Asian markets fell and oil prices climbed sharply after US President Donald Trump said Washington would continue hitting Iran “extremely hard”, raising fears of a deeper conflict and prolonged disruption in global energy flows. The remarks

National

India To Receive Iranian Oil After 7 Years

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

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. India To Receive Iranian Oil After […]

National

Commercial LPG Price Hiked By Rs 195.50

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Commercial LPG prices were raised sharply on April 1, with state-run fuel retailers increasing the rate of a 19-kg cylinder by Rs 195.50 amid higher global oil prices linked to the West Asia conflict. The latest revision adds to cost pressure on hotels, restaurants and small businesses that rely on commercial gas. Commercial LPG Price […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Russia to Iran: India Is Using Every Option to Protect Its Energy Needs

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

The ongoing war in Iran has once again shaken global energy markets, pushing crude prices higher and tightening supply routes. For countries heavily dependent on imports, the risk is not just higher fuel bills but the possibility of economic disruption. Against this backdrop, India’s approach stands out. Even as global markets fluctuate, India has managed […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Donald Trump Has Destabilised Global Energy, The US Must Institutionalise Him and Compensate the World

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

For days now, the world has been watching the fallout of escalating conflict around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical energy chokepoints on the planet. Oil markets have turned volatile, shipping routes have come under pressure, insurance costs have risen, and countries far removed from the conflict are once again […]

International

Trump Tells Allies To Get Their Own Oil

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Donald Trump has publicly told countries that did not support the US campaign against Iran to stop depending on Washington for energy security and instead secure their own oil. His remarks came as Iran continued to maintain pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting one of the world’s most important energy corridors and deepening concerns […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Oil Shock and War Fallout: Why Congress Is Misleading Indians on the Rupee

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The rupee’s slide during the Iran war has given Congress and Rahul Gandhi an easy political line: blame the government, blame Modi, blame policy, and pretend the rest of the world is sitting comfortably while only India is sinking. That line works well in a speech. It works far less well when one bothers to […]

International

Sergei Lavrov Says Iran, Venezuela Targeted For Oil

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that alleged US efforts to pursue regime change in Iran and Venezuela were driven by a desire to gain control over their oil and gas resources. His remarks come as the Iran war continues to deepen geopolitical tensions and raise fears of a wider regional conflict. Lavrov Links […]

Op-Eds Opinion

While Others Impose Curfews, India Buys Time: Inside Modi Government’s Energy Strategy

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

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 the new normal. Yet in India, daily life continues without visible disruption.

International

Iran Panel Approves Hormuz Toll Plan

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iran’s parliament has moved a step closer to formalising a new toll regime for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the Gulf waterway remains severely disrupted by the ongoing regional war. The proposal, approved by a parliamentary commission on Monday, would allow Iran to impose charges on transit traffic and tighten restrictions on […]