Crude Oil Prices

Oil prices gain as investors doubt breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude futures rose $2.38, or 2.3 per cent, to $104.96 a barrel by 0034 GMT, and US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.73, or 1.8 per cent, at $98.08

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

Don't lose sleep over rupee slide, 100 is just a number: Panagariya to RBI

Arvind Panagariya advised the RBI not to worry about the rupee crossing 100 against the dollar and said depreciation is the right response to the oil shock

Updated On: 21 May 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Rupee touches fresh low, nears 97/$ as RBI unveils $5 bn buy-sell swap

The 30-year US bond yield hit the highest level since 2007 on inflation concerns

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

IMF backs targeted relief over broad subsidies amid oil price surge

The multilateral institution has urged governments to avoid broad-based subsidies and instead adopt targeted fiscal measures to manage inflation and protect vulnerable households

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

A look at India's measures to cushion oil shock amid soaring prices

From curbing gold imports and raising fuel prices to tightening currency-market rules, authorities have stepped up efforts to conserve dollars, with the rupee hitting a new low Tuesday

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

Rupee weakens past 96.5 against $, hits new low for 7th straight session

The rupee weakened to a fresh low against the dollar amid elevated crude oil prices, higher US Treasury yields, and continued foreign fund outflows

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Not just an external threat: India faces strong fiscal headwinds within

More attention needs to be paid to fiscal implications of the West Asian conflict for the Union and state governments

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Oil drops over 2% after Trump says he holds off scheduled attack on Iran

Brent futures for July delivery fell $3.01, or 2.7 per cent, to $109.09 a barrel as of 0001 GMT, ‌while US West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery fell $1.38, or 1.3 per cent, to $107.28

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 6:45 AM IST

Sensex drops over 1,000 pts but still ends in green amid West Asia crisis

Benchmark indices recovered from sharp early losses as IT stocks rallied and foreign investors continued buying despite escalating tensions in West Asia

Updated On: 18 May 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Markets at risk of further downside if oil prices stay elevated: Ajay Tyagi

UTI AMC's Ajay Tyagi expects mid- and small-cap stocks to underperform large caps as valuations stay elevated and earnings growth remains uncertain

Updated On: 17 May 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

At a fresh low: Rupee slips past 96 on stronger US dollar index

SBI report says another ₹2 depreciation wipe out oil co's gain; Bond yields harden after fuel price hike

Updated On: 16 May 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

Indian OMCs source crude at competitive rates in March amid Iran war

March crude procurement costs for Indian OMCs remained steady year-on-year in dollar terms and rose only slightly from February, despite the West Asia conflict

Updated On: 15 May 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Oil price rises over 1% after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran

Brent crude oil futures rose $1.32, or 1.25 per cent, to $107.04 a ‌barrel by 0425 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.33, or 1.31 per cent, to $102.50

Updated On: 15 May 2026 | 10:46 AM IST

Oil prices edge higher as investors eye Trump-Xi meeting amid Iran war

Brent crude futures were up 13 cents, or 0.12 per cent, to $105.76 a barrel by 0015 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures rose 12 cents, or 0.12 per cent, to $101.14

Updated On: 14 May 2026 | 7:31 AM IST

Rupee weakens to record closing low, approaches 96 against the dollar

Persistent importer demand, elevated crude oil prices and West Asia tensions pushed the rupee to a record closing low despite RBI intervention

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Oil prices fall on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China

Brent crude futures dropped $1.22, ​or 1.1%, to $106.55 a barrel at 0410 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate futures fell $1.16, or 1.1%, to $101.02

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Rupee hits fresh low of 95.75 per dollar amid crude oil, FPI pressure

Worst-performing Asian currency in 2026, second-worst since Iran war

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Oil prices rise as fragile US-Iran ceasefire talks keep supply fears alive

Brent ​crude futures were up 30 cents, or 0.29 per cent, at $104.51 per barrel, while US West Texas ‌Intermediate gained 31 cents, or 0.32 per cent, to $98.38 by 0002 GMT

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

Oil rises $4 as US and Iran disagree on peace proposal; Brent at $105

US West Texas Intermediate was at $99.85 a barrel, up $4.43, or 4.64 per cent

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Brent up 1% on renewed Iran clashes as AI drives Asia stocks to weekly rise

Benchmark Brent crude futures were up ​about 1 per cent to $101 a barrel, while European stocks fell 0.9 per cent

Updated On: 08 May 2026 | 2:35 PM IST