Oil Prices

Oil prices dropped sharply after Trump paused Iran strikes, while Indian LPG tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid supply concerns and disruptions in West Asia

The conflict in West Asia and fresh trade investigations by the US have resulted in increased volatility in the global markets, the RBI bulletin said on Monday. India's foreign exchange reserves remain adequate to provide a cushion against external shocks, said an article on the state of the economy published in the bulletin. The second advance estimates of GDP for 2025-26 indicate sustained resilience of the Indian economy, it noted. "High-frequency indicators signal towards economic activity gaining momentum in February," the article said. It further said CPI headline inflation picked up in February on account of food and beverages. System liquidity has remained comfortable, and the total flow of financial resources to the commercial sector rose, with a rise in financing from both the bank and non-bank sources, it added. The central bank, however, said views expressed in the article are those of the authors and do not represent the views of the Reserve Bank of India.

Escalating conflict, rising oil prices and rupee pressure likely to keep markets volatile as investors turn cautious amid global uncertainty

Conflicting signals from Donald Trump on the Gulf war unsettle markets, drive oil volatility, and expose deeper global economic imbalances and geopolitical risks

Iran warned it would attack US-linked infrastructure, including energy and desalination facilities in the Gulf, if Trump carried out his threat

Agency outlines measures such as remote work, reduced travel and public transport use to ease demand as oil prices surge amid West Asia conflict

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has advocated a set of immediate demand-side measures, including work-from-home, lower speed limits, and reduced air travel to cushion the impact of a historic global oil supply shock triggered by disruptions in the Middle East. Oil prices spiked to over USD 100 per barrel after the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran's sweeping retaliatory actions. For India, which imports about 88 per cent of its crude oil needs, the surge in global prices poses a significant macroeconomic risk -- widening the current account deficit, pressuring the rupee, and increasing fuel costs for households and businesses. While petrol and diesel prices have so far not been increased, cooking gas LPG rates have been hiked by Rs 60 per cylinder. "The conflict in the Middle East has created the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market, due to the near halt in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz," IEA said in a new report. Some 15 mill

To secure supplies, 13 tankers carrying around 3.5 lakh tonnes of LPG are currently headed from the US to India

Indian equities tumble as crude oil prices spike amid West Asia tensions, fuelling fears of inflation and slowing growth, with indices logging their sharpest fall in nearly two years

Qatar's state oil and gas company said the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub, had suffered "extensive damage" after it was hit by Iranian missiles

Dealers warn of reduced fuel orders as refiners end credit supply amid losses on petrol and diesel sales with retail prices unchanged

From gig and contractual workers to street vendors and students, struggle is now part of everyday life

Sensex and Nifty extend gains for a third session on easing crude volatility and bargain buying, though geopolitical tensions and inflation risks continue to cap upside

Three weeks into the most consequential energy shock since the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the full weight of what the Middle East war means for Asia is only beginning to crystallise

Brent ​futures jumped $2.74, or 2.7 per cent, to $102.95 a barrel by 0357 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude ‌gained $2.45, or 2.6 per cent, to $95.95

Emkay Global warns of a 10-per cent downside in Nifty as Iran war volatility keeps crude oil above $100 per barrel. It has picked HDFC Bank, Eternal, and Max Healthcare as top stocks to buy now.

Sharp rise in OIS rates suggests markets are pricing in possible RBI rate hikes this year if elevated crude oil prices sustain inflationary pressures

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for March delivery increased by ₹119, or 1.31 per cent, to ₹9,171 per barrel in a business turnover of 12,745 lots

Crude oil above $110 could become a "breaking point" for India, forcing fuel price hikes and pressuring government finances, says Elara Capital. Notably, oil prices hit $106 per barrel on Monday

Third year of consecutive BoP deficit if oil stays above $100/bbl, to weigh on rupee