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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

What does Trump's warning to Iran, Strait of Hormuz risks mean for oil?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

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

Oil prices rise to 6-month high as Trump puts time limit on Iran stand-off
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Stock market crash today: Sensex tanks 1,200 pts, Nifty slips below 25,500

Sensex crashes 791 pts and Nifty falls below 25,600 as Brent crude tops $70, India VIX jumps 7 per cent, and bank stocks drag markets. Here's why the stock market is falling today

Stock market crash today: Sensex tanks 1,200 pts, Nifty slips below 25,500
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Oil edges up after 2% drop as focus turns to US-Iran negotiations

Political consultancy Eurasia Group said in a Tuesday note ‌to clients that it thinks there is a 65 per cent probability of U.S. military strikes against Iran by the end of April

Oil edges up after 2% drop as focus turns to US-Iran negotiations
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

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.

Crude Oil Dynamics '26: Risk premiums, trade realignments, demand explained
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

Crude oil price outlook: Brent crude to average $56 in 2026, WTI near $49

Global inventories are expected to build by an average of 2.8 mbpd through the first half of the year, marking the largest surplus in recent memory

Crude oil price outlook: Brent crude to average $56 in 2026, WTI near $49
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

US oil prices drop over $1 as Trump's comments reduce Iran supply fears

Trump said that he ‍had been told that killings in Iran's crackdown on ‍nationwide protests ‌were subsiding and ​he believed ‍there was currently no plan for ‍large-scale ‍executions

US oil prices drop over $1 as Trump's comments reduce Iran supply fears
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 8:04 AM IST

Oil rises for fifth day on Iran supply fears amid US attack threats

Tehran warned US allies in the Middle East it would strike US bases on their soil if Washington attacked Iran. Some personnel were advised to leave a US military base in Qatar

Oil rises for fifth day on Iran supply fears amid US attack threats
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 6:58 PM IST

Up to 50 mn barrels of Venezuela oil to US: Impact on China, oil prices

Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects global oil market to be in surplus for a pro-longed period. It predicts WTI crude oil to hit $48 per barrel-mark in 2026

Up to 50 mn barrels of Venezuela oil to US: Impact on China, oil prices
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Oil market straddles geopolitics, EV shift; WTI seen at $54-57 in Q1 2026

Oil price outlook: The most significant downward pressure on oil prices this month stems from renewed optimism regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Oil market straddles geopolitics, EV shift; WTI seen at $54-57 in Q1 2026
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

Indraprastha Gas jumps 6% as Nomura upgrades stock on easing gas prices

On the bourses, IGL share price rallied up to 5.54 per cent to an intraday high of ₹193.35 per share, while MGL share price rose up to 4.22 per cent to an intraday high of ₹1,159.25.

Indraprastha Gas jumps 6% as Nomura upgrades stock on easing gas prices
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 10:12 AM IST

Crude drops below $60 as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes weigh on prices

Brent crude futures fell $1.11, or around 1.8 per cent, to $59.45 a barrel at 1023 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was trading at $55.71 a barrel, down $1.11, or nearly 2 per cent

Crude drops below $60 as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes weigh on prices
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

Crude oil outlook: WTI seen at $55-60 as Asian demand offsets rising supply

Forecasts from major energy bodies suggest a trend toward inventory builds and moderated prices, contingent on geopolitical stability and production policies

Crude oil outlook: WTI seen at $55-60 as Asian demand offsets rising supply
Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 2:11 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 504 pts, Nifty at 26,032 amid profit-booking; financials top drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Tuesday, December 02, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index fell 0.22 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index fell 0.55 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 504 pts, Nifty at 26,032 amid profit-booking; financials top drag
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

Opec+ holds 2026 group-wide oil output steady, agrees capacity mechanism

The countries agreed the pause in output hikes for the first quarter at their last meeting held earlier this month

Opec+ holds 2026 group-wide oil output steady, agrees capacity mechanism
Updated On : 01 Dec 2025 | 12:01 AM IST

Oil price prediction: WTI may hit $57 by 2025-end, eyes supply glut in 2026

Oil price outlook: While the outlook for the oil market remains bearish with expectations for a large surplus in 2026, robust refinery margins offer counterbalance

Oil price prediction: WTI may hit $57 by 2025-end, eyes supply glut in 2026
Updated On : 19 Nov 2025 | 1:10 PM IST

Bearish oil outlook: Supply surplus, soft demand to cap WTI near $62

Crude oil Outlook: WTI to trade $57-$62/bbl near-term, with upside to $65+ on Russian disruptions. Bearish base case holds unless geopolitics escalate.

Bearish oil outlook: Supply surplus, soft demand to cap WTI near $62
Updated On : 07 Nov 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

Stock Market close highlights: Sensex sheds 467 points, Nifty at 25,722; SMIDs dip; PSBs outperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market close: Barring Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Oil & Gas, all other sectoral indices on the NSE settled lower

Stock Market close highlights: Sensex sheds 467 points, Nifty at 25,722; SMIDs dip; PSBs outperform
Updated On : 31 Oct 2025 | 4:29 PM IST

Stock Market close: Sensex falls 593 points, Nifty at 25,878; financial services, IT shares drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market close: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 rose marginally by 0.1 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell 0.1 per cent, respectively

Stock Market close: Sensex falls 593 points, Nifty at 25,878; financial services, IT shares drag
Updated On : 30 Oct 2025 | 3:44 PM IST

Stock Market close: Sensex down 150 pts, Nifty at 25,936; PSU Bank, Metal indices up 1%; Realty drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market close: In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap index and the Nifty SmallCap index settled almost flat

Stock Market close: Sensex down 150 pts, Nifty at 25,936; PSU Bank, Metal indices up 1%; Realty drag
Updated On : 28 Oct 2025 | 3:44 PM IST