Crude Oil Price

India rebalances crude slate as Saudi gains, Russian flows ease

India's crude import strategy is entering a phase of calibrated rebalancing rather than abrupt realignment, with Middle Eastern suppliers led by Saudi Arabia regaining market share even as Russian volumes remain significant but increasingly shaped by geopolitics and compliance constraints, according to shipping data and analysts. During February 1-18, India's total crude imports averaged 4.85 million barrels per day (bpd), down 8 per cent from January's 5.25 million bpd, as flows from Russia cooled following US sanctions on key Russian exporters and the European Union's 18th sanctions package coming into effect last month. Ship tracking data showed Russian shipments to India declining from 1.28 million bpd in December 2025 to 1.22 million bpd in January and further to around 1.09 million bpd in early February, down about 10 per cent month-on-month. "Russian crude imports into India are estimated at around 1.0-1.2 million bpd in February, easing toward roughly 800,000 bpd to 1 millio

What does Trump's warning to Iran, Strait of Hormuz risks mean for oil?

Oil prices are at six-month highs as US-Iran tensions escalate. Brent crude is near $72 on fears of supply disruption and risks around the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts see higher oil prices ahead

ONGC rallies 6% in 2 days, hits 52-week high; what's driving PSU stock?

In the past one month, ONGC has outperformed the market by surging 16 per cent, as against 0.87 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Oil prices rise to 6-month high as Trump puts time limit on Iran stand-off

The major oil producer lies opposite the oil-rich Arabian Peninsula across the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 per cent of global oil supply passes

WTI may hit $57 on US-Iran deal; escalation to spark 15% rally: Analyst

The US has strengthened its military presence across the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran, while Iran continues to assert its stance on retaining the right to pursue nuclear capabilities

Crude falls 2% as progress in US-Iran talks raises market optimism

The talks took place amid a US military buildup in the Middle East. Iran's supreme leader said on Tuesday that any US attempt to depose his government would fail

Asian markets make cautious start, oil rises ahead of US-Iran talks

Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, ​Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea markets were closed on Tuesday for Lunar New Year ​holidays. US markets were shut on Monday for Presidents' Day

Reliance Industries likely to get licence from US for Venezuelan oil

A general licence authorises the purchase, exportation, and sale of Venezuelan-origin oil that has already been extracted, including the refining of such oil

Crude oil climbs over 1% as US-Iran risks offset surplus concerns

Brent crude ​oil futures were up 98 cents, or 1.4 per cent , at $69.78 a barrel ‌by 0949 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 95 cents, or nearly 1.5 per cent , to $64.91

Opec+ supply pause, geopolitical risks tighten outlook for crude: Analyst

Mirae Asset Sharekhan maintains a constructive short- to medium-term outlook for crude oil, supported by elevated geopolitical risks and Opec+'s decision to hold production at December levels.

Crude Oil Dynamics '26: Risk premiums, trade realignments, demand explained

Analysts at Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects WTI Crude oil futures to trade within a broader $59-$66 per barrel range in the coming weeks.

Oil & Gas index jumps 2%, nears 52-week high; Oil India, ONGC soar up to 7%

At 11:21 AM on Wednesday; the BSE Oil & Gas index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 2.4 per cent, as compared to 0.16 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Asia stocks unsteady, oil jumps on Gulf tensions, gold makes a comeback

Oil prices climbed after the US shot down an Iranian drone and armed boats approached a US-flagged vessel ‍in a key waterway, while precious metals found a firmer footing ​after a recent rout

Oil prices fall 5% as Trump signals de-escalation in US-Iran tensions

Oil dropped sharply from the previous sessions, when Brent touched a six-month high and ​WTI was hovering near its highest since late September on mounting tensions between the United States and Iran

Oil prices expected to end around $52-$54/barrel this year, says analyst

The recent surge in oil prices to a 4.25-month high, with Brent briefly touching $70.50, is largely driven by a shift in US policy

Oil India surges 16% in 2 days, ONGC at 15-month high; here's why

ONGC in an exchange filing said that the rise in the company's share price was attributable to the increase in the world crude oil prices.

Crude oil outlook: WTI to slowly retreat toward $57-$58/b, believes analyst

Crude oil outlook: Geopolitical tensions have driven crude oil prices to a three-month high, with WTI trading just under $63 and Brent approaching the $67 resistance level

Analyst holds bearish long-term outlook for crude oil; WTI to slide to $52

While Brent should retain a geopolitical risk premium, it is similarly forecasted to retreat toward $56-$57/b as supply growth from non-OPEC+ producers outweighs softening demand

Analyst remains bearish on crude oil; WTI to slide to $52, Brent $56-57

Crude oil prices are holding firm this week as tensions between Iran and the US temporarily ease after Donald Trump indicated he does not intend to launch military action.

India's oil bill plunges 8.5% in December amid falling crude prices

The country benefited from lower crude oil prices, driven by an oversupplied global market and subdued demand conditions