Page 11 - Crude Oil Price
Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes
Prices rose earlier on Wednesday but then uncertainty over the Middle East conflict prompted investors to lock in gains
 "Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes")
Sensex soars 2,000 pts, Nifty near 23,000: Key reasons for today's rally
India VIX, which reflects investors' perceptions of market volatility in the near term, fell 9.89 per cent to 25.13 amid hopes of de escalation in the West Asia conflict
 "Sensex soars 2,000 pts, Nifty near 23,000: Key reasons for today's rally")
Oil shock concludes FY26 amid record gold, silver gains as volatility rises
The oil crisis is unfolding amid record global debt, fragile supply chains, and emerging market volatility
 "Oil shock concludes FY26 amid record gold, silver gains as volatility rises")
West Asia de-escalation hopes boost Wall Street as crude prices climb
Global markets rebound amid Iran war tensions, as easing fears lift stocks while oil prices head for a record monthly surge
 "West Asia de-escalation hopes boost Wall Street as crude prices climb")
Brent crude set for record gain; Asian shares falter as Iran war rages
A month into the war, investors continue to be whipsawed by a barrage of headlines as tensions and attacks between the US, Israel and Iran escalate
 "Brent crude set for record gain; Asian shares falter as Iran war rages")
Markets underpricing oil shock risk, crude can hit $150/bbl: Analysts
Retail fuel price hike is unavoidable with crude above $110/bbl, suggest analysts at Elara Capital. At $125 crude, even after the excise cut, the retail price needs to rise by Rs 8-14/liter, they add.
 "Markets underpricing oil shock risk, crude can hit $150/bbl: Analysts")
A weak rupee, high oil prices pose a double whammy for India's import bill
A weaker rupee and a war-led jump in crude may make India pay more for imports, affecting headline inflation as well as the trade deficit
 "A weak rupee, high oil prices pose a double whammy for India's import bill")
Stocks, real estate, bonds, gold, silver, oil: Where to invest in FY27?
Here's how leading analysts expect FY27 to play out for different asset classes and suggest an ideal investing strategy.
 "Stocks, real estate, bonds, gold, silver, oil: Where to invest in FY27?")
Oil prices jump after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis rebels attack Israel
Brent crude futures jumped $3.16, or 2.81 per cent, to $115.73 a barrel by 2205 GMT after settling 4.2 per cent higher on Friday
West Asia conflict: FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise
FMCG firms are closely tracking crude-linked input costs amid West Asia tensions, while consumer durable companies have already raised prices due to rising raw material pressures
 "West Asia conflict: FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise")
Markets crash: Sensex down 1,700 pts intraday, Nifty below 23k; key reasons
Stock Market crash today: Sensex and Nifty 50 snapped their two-day gaining streak on Friday after US President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6
 "Markets crash: Sensex down 1,700 pts intraday, Nifty below 23k; key reasons")
Red Sea tensions could push Brent to new cycle high in April, says analyst
A broader escalation-including the potential closure of the Red Sea chokepoint by Yemen's Houthis-would likely push both Brent and WTI to new cycle highs
 "Red Sea tensions could push Brent to new cycle high in April, says analyst")
₹1.5 trn hit to exchequer as govt cuts petrol, diesel excise: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey believes the excise cut may bring some respite to OMCs amid high energy prices, while create a ₹1.5 trillion dent to the exchequer per year.
 "₹1.5 trn hit to exchequer as govt cuts petrol, diesel excise: Deven Choksey")
Oil prices set for sharp weekly drop as Trump signals Iran talks progress
Brent futures fell 84 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $107.17 per barrel as of 0353 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures lost $1.02, or 1.1 per cent, to $93.46 per barrel
Poor sentiment is a good vintage for building a portfolio: Vikas Khemani
Selective IT services companies with strong digital portfolios, diversified clients, and disciplined cost structures could indeed present a contrarian opportunity, he said.
 "Poor sentiment is a good vintage for building a portfolio: Vikas Khemani")
ONGC stock may zoom 65%, OMCs may not hike petrol, diesel prices soon: CLSA
Analysts have revised their forecasts for oil & gas prices for the remaining part of 2026 as developments in West Asia continue to unfold.
 "ONGC stock may zoom 65%, OMCs may not hike petrol, diesel prices soon: CLSA")
Nayara raises petrol by ₹5, diesel by ₹3 amid crude supply disruptions
Nayara Energy has raised petrol and diesel prices amid crude supply disruptions, becoming the first company to hike non-branded fuel rates in India
 "Nayara raises petrol by ₹5, diesel by ₹3 amid crude supply disruptions")
Oil prices climb as investors reassess West Asia ceasefire prospects
Brent futures rose $1.13, or 1.1 per cent, to $103.35 a barrel by 0051 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.08, or 1.2 per cent, at $91.40 a barrel
West Asia conflict: Markets rebound further as easing crude lifts sentiment
Indian equities advance for a second session as oil prices soften, but geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions continue to limit upside
 "West Asia conflict: Markets rebound further as easing crude lifts sentiment")
Optimism for Gulf oil is premature: India must boost domestic output now
Weaponising trade chokepoints has fragmented global markets like crude oil, leading to sharp regional price variations
 "Optimism for Gulf oil is premature: India must boost domestic output now")