Brent Crude Oil

Oil forecast: Kaynat Chainwala of Kotak Sec explains why Brent may hit $100

With three simultaneous chokepoints under stress and the Yanbu bypass route now threatened, a Brent move above $100 looks increasingly plausible

Oil prices extend gains on supply disruption fears, Brent tops $92

Brent crude futures rose $1, or 1.1%, to $92.01 a barrel at 0330 GMT while US West ‌Texas Intermediate crude climbed 82 cents, or 1.0%, to $85.16

Brent could top $120 if Hormuz disruptions persist: Goldman Sachs

At present, Goldman sees Brent at $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter, and $75 next year, predicated on a de-escalation of tensions in the West Asia

Brent surpasses $90 as US-Iran conflict fuels fresh oil price rally

Brent crude futures climbed $2.09, or 2.37%, to $90.19 ​by 0241 GMT, touching the highest since June 11, extending gains after rising 15.9% last ‌week, its biggest weekly gain since April

Hormuz blockade risks reignite upward pressure on Crude Oil prices

Crude Oil market has moved beyond a simple war-premium story. It's now balancing three forces at once: geopolitical risk around Hormuz, refinery-led product tightness and softer macro-demand impulse.

Crude oil prices to hover around $70-75/bbl ; US-Iran peace deal in focus

The exit of UAE has certainly loosened the cartels grip over the pricing power and the Cartels kingpin Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar are fighting an open war to control the market

Nifty Auto skids 2% on oil spike; analyst says long-term outlook firm

Tube Investments of India, Ashok Leyland were among the major laggards. Both counters fell over 3 per cent as the Brent price surged to $85 per barrel mark, adding pressure on auto stocks.

Crude oil prices will be the key driver of equities for now: Nilesh Shah

The oil market, Shah of Kotak AMC said, is signalling that supplies could get constrained again, which may lead to another increase in prices. All this will impact how equity markets play out.

Global risks persist despite markets' optimism after the Iran conflict

Risks to the global economy persist, and it is far too early to celebrate finger on the pulse

Stock Market Crash: Sensex tanks 1,677 pts, Nifty ends at 23,882 on renewed US-Iran tension

Stock Market Crash Today: The Nifty50 and the Sensex posted worst session since late March. The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 1.55 per cent and 2.24 per cent lower, respectively

Crude Oil: The 'Risk Premium' was compressed, not extinguished

Recent pullback in crude oil prices from the channel support suggests short-covering, but the prevailing structure continues to reflect lower highs and lower lows, keeping the broader downtrend intact

BPCL, HPCL, IOCL slip up to 4%; ONGC gains 2% as crude oil prices rise

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, the stock price of HPCL, BPCL and IOC plunged between 17 per cent and 22 per cent, as against a 8.9 per cent decline in BSE Sensex.

Economics of energy: India needs transparent pricing and a fiscal strategy

India's dependence on oil imports and its climate commitments require that petroleum consumption is replaced, to the extent possible, by electricity, preferably renewable

Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026

Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.

Oil edges lower as Hormuz shipments resume despite ship attack near Oman

Brent crude ‌futures fell 19 cents, or 0.25%, to $75.07 a barrel as of 0055 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 13 cents, or 0.18%, to $71.79 a barrel

Nifty Auto index rallies 2%; Tata Motors PV, M&M, Eicher surge up to 3%

Key trigger: Brent Crude prices have declined to $73/barrel, to almost its lowest since start of the US Iran war on February 28, 2026.

Stock Market Close: Sensex climbs 791 points, Nifty settles at 24,022; IT, bank shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.10 per cent and 0.39 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 893 pts, Nifty ends at 23824; IT, metal, PSU Bank shares bleed

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 1.05 per cent and 0.48 per cent down, respectively

Oil market may re-enter surplus zone; Brent could slide up to $66/bbl

Brent to trade within $70-$76/bbl range over the next quarter, with downside risks extending toward $66-$68/bbl should Iranian supply recover faster than anticipated.

Worst is over for crude oil prices for now: Jim Burkhard, S&P Global Energy

Oil prices will remain volatile, but we expect Brent to move into the $80-$90 range, says Jim Burkhard, vice-president and head of research for oil markets, energy and mobility at S&P Global Energy.