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Oil prices edge higher on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz

Brent crude futures climbed 26 cents, ‌or 0.29%, to $91.28 by 0004 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 37 cents to $85.31 a barrel

Oil prices edge higher on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 7:42 AM IST

Brent climbs above $91 as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks

Brent crude futures climbed 27 cents, or 0.3%, to $91.14 by 0003 GMT, after rising to their highest since July 30 on Monday

Brent climbs above $91 as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks
Updated On : 18 Aug 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows

Brent crude futures rose as ‌much as 1% to $89.40 per barrel and were last trading up 72 cents at $89.20 by 0229 GMT

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 8:33 AM IST

Oil may hit $100 by mid-Sept as US-Iran standoff persists: Mirae Asset

Mirae Asset Sharekhan said that in the absence of any resolution between the US and Iran, each passing week would see floor prices increasing for global oil prices.

Oil may hit $100 by mid-Sept as US-Iran standoff persists: Mirae Asset
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Oil prices edge higher after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran

Brent futures rose 1 cent, or ‌0.1%, to $87.08 a barrel by 0247 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 6 cents to $81.31 a barrel

Oil prices edge higher after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Oil outlook: Brent may rise to $95-97 amid Hormuz risks, says Kotak Sec

If negotiations continue to lose momentum, Brent could move towards $95-97 a barrel. However, any credible diplomatic breakthrough could quickly unwind part of the premium and trigger a sharp reversal

Oil outlook: Brent may rise to $95-97 amid Hormuz risks, says Kotak Sec
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Oil prices rise as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns

Brent futures gained 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $89.63 a barrel ‌by 0053 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.91

Oil prices rise as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 8:16 AM IST

Oil prices rise as Brent tops $88, Asian stocks drift on US-Iran stalemate

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan swung between losses and gains and was last up 0.2 per cent while South Korea's Kospi rose 0.3 per cent

Oil prices rise as Brent tops $88, Asian stocks drift on US-Iran stalemate
Updated On : 11 Aug 2026 | 8:23 AM IST

Oil prices rise on uncertainty over reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude futures rose 91 cents or 1.09%, to $84.46 a barrel by 0056 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 61 cents, or 0.78% to $78.79 a barrel

Oil prices rise on uncertainty over reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Crude oil prices, West Asia developments likely to steer markets this week

Crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and upcoming inflation data will dictate stock market direction this week, according to analysts. Moreover, developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, foreign investor trading activity, and domestic quarterly earnings will also remain key monitorables for the Indian stock market, experts added. "Domestically, investors will closely monitor the July CPI inflation print, WPI inflation, and the latest foreign exchange reserves data for fresh insights into inflation trends and external sector stability. The Q1 FY27 earnings season will gather further momentum, with several companies, including HAL, Bharat Forge, Grasim Industries, and Tata Motors, scheduled to announce their quarterly results," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Globally, market participants will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, movements in crude oil prices, and broader geopolitical negotiations involving ..

Crude oil prices, West Asia developments likely to steer markets this week
Updated On : 09 Aug 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Oil prices rise 1% on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

Brent crude futures ‌rose 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $83.48 a barrel by 0010 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate futures rose 85 cents, or 1.1%, to $78.84

Oil prices rise 1% on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

Rupee steadies as lower oil prices, inflows boost carry trade appeal

Cooling crude prices and over $40 billion in recent inflows have eased depreciation concerns, improving the Indian currency's attractiveness for carry trades

Rupee steadies as lower oil prices, inflows boost carry trade appeal
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

RBI policy & market outlook: Calm is conditional, say analysts

For Indian markets, the bigger issue over the next few months, analysts said, isn't the repo rate, but how much more geopolitical pressure the rupee can take before the central bank has to step in.

RBI policy & market outlook: Calm is conditional, say analysts
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Oil prices extend declines as investors await outcome of US-Iran talks

Brent crude futures dropped 92 ‌cents, or about 1.2%, to $78.44 a barrel by 0330 GMT

Oil prices extend declines as investors await outcome of US-Iran talks
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 9:46 AM IST

Govt to continue fiscal measures to mitigate future fuel price volatility

Finance MoS Pankaj Chaudhary said the Centre will balance fiscal support with sustainability while strengthening energy security and adhering to the fiscal consolidation path

Govt to continue fiscal measures to mitigate future fuel price volatility
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 6:20 PM IST

Oil rebounds after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

Front-month Brent futures rose $0.62, or 0.7%, to $84.39 a ​barrel as of 0055 GMT after dropping 7% in the previous session to a three-week low

Oil rebounds after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Oil drops nearly 5% as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal

Brent crude futures slid $4.08, ‌or 4.64%, to $83.85 by 2352 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $80.66 a barrel, down $4.01, or 4.74%

Oil drops nearly 5% as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

Oil prices fall more than 1% on greater flows despite US-Iran war

Brent futures fell $1.03, or 1.2%, to $88 a barrel by 0215 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped $1.50, or 1.8%, to $82.09 a barrel

Oil prices fall more than 1% on greater flows despite US-Iran war
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

West Asia risks will dictate crude oil price discovery: Kaynat Chainwala

Crude is not trading under normal conditions. Until there is a durable resolution to the conflict, geopolitical risk will continue to dominate price discovery.

West Asia risks will dictate crude oil price discovery: Kaynat Chainwala
Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 3:11 PM IST

Oil prices slip as tanker traffic steadies despite escalating US-Iran war

Brent slips below $90 a barrel after a sharp rally as shipping through key West Asian routes continues despite widening regional conflict

Oil prices slip as tanker traffic steadies despite escalating US-Iran war
Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 8:05 AM IST