Oil Prices

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

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Asia's energy-starved nations go dark as Hormuz strait tensions drag on

The cost of gasoline in the Southeast Asian nation climbed more than 40% after US strikes on Iran in February disrupted energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz

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 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%

Petrol, diesel sales soar on weak monsoon, LPG demand shifts to piped gas

Petrol and diesel sales by India's three state-run fuel retailers rose sharply in July as below-normal monsoon rainfall boosted fuel demand from farmers and motorists, preliminary industry sales data showed. Petrol sales by Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) climbed 9.7 per cent to 3.45 million tonnes during July, compared with 3.14 million tonnes in the corresponding period a year ago. The volume was also 15.1 per cent higher than 2.99 million tonnes sold during July 2024 and 36.1 per cent above the level recorded in the same period of 2023. Compared to June, however, petrol sales fell 1.1 per cent from 3.48 million tonnes. Diesel sales, a key indicator of economic activity in India, rose 10.7 per cent year-on-year to 7.12 million tonnes in July from 6.43 million tonnes a year earlier. Diesel is India's most widely used fuel, powering freight transport, agricultural machinery and irrigation. Below-normal monsoon rainfal

Oil retreats but risk is skewed northwards, cautions Mirae's Mohammed Imran

We hold a bullish stance on crude oil, with Brent expected to average around $80 if the war is not prolonged, but if we see Hormuz disruption until mid-September, Brent may average $90 by year-end.

Short-term traders can look to buy gold for upside till $4200: Mirae Asset

Dovish FOMC outcome is supportive of higher gold prices in very short term, though oil prices can cut the rally short.

Silver seen trading in $54-61 range as fundamentals weak: Praveen Singh

In the very short-term, silver can test the resistance around $61, with interim resistance at $59.45. Support is seen at $576.75/$54, while resistance is at $61.

Gold can hit $5500 by year-end; invest in a staggered manner: MOFSL

Even if silver performs, we believe the weightage for gold could be higher in one's portfolio, said Manav Modi of MOFSL.

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

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.

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 jump nearly 7% after major airstrikes resume in West Asia

Brent crude surged nearly 7% as renewed West Asia strikes, Strait of Hormuz tensions and falling US crude inventories stoked fears of supply disruptions

Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes, missile attack

Brent futures increased by $3.15, or 3.8%, to $87.24 a barrel by 0520 GMT, while ‌US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $2.73, or 3.4%, to $81.99 a barrel

Oil prices plunge 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran

Brent crude futures ​were down $0.54, or 0.6%, at $87.82 by 0046 GMT

Oil prices rise over 2% on fresh strikes by US & Iran, Houthi blockade fear

U.S. forces bombed targets in southern Iran overnight after President Donald Trump said that Tehran would pay dearly for the deaths of American soldiers. Iran, meanwhile, struck U.S. sites in Bahrain

Oil steadies as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations offset Houthi threat

Benchmark ​prices had earlier touched more than one-month highs on concern over disruption to shipments through the ​Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rise on growing US-Iran hostilities, threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices edged higher, with Brent crude above $85 a barrel, as escalating US-Iran attacks raised concerns over disruptions to supplies through the Strait of Hormuz

IEA chief warns prolonged Hormuz disruption could hit global economy

IEA chief Fatih Birol says markets are gripped by uncertainty as attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz threaten oil, gas and fertiliser shipments