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Oil prices jump over 1% after renewed hostilities between US, Iran

Brent crude futures were up $1.41, or ‌1.41 per cent, at $101.47 a barrel as of 0123 GMT

Oil markets pricing levels ignores disruption, could have dire consequences

In the past, smaller shortfalls in supply had caused much larger increases in oil prices

Oil prices rise as investors weigh prospects of peace deal in West Asia war

Both benchmarks slumped more than 7 per cent on Wednesday, hitting two-week lows on optimism over a possible end to the West Asia war

Oil prices fall over $2 after Trump pauses Strait opening for possible deal

Trump said on Tuesday while the operation to reopen the Strait of ‌Hormuz will be paused, the blockade will remain in force

Oil eases after surge as US bid to reopen Strait of Hormuz calms markets

Brent oil futures for July fell 68 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $113.76 per barrel at 0100 GMT, after settling up 5.8 per cent on Monday

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by ₹993: Will consumers pay more? | West Asia war | Iran war

The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹993 with effect from May 1, marking a significant increase in cooking fuel costs for businesses.

UAE’s Opec exit: What it means for India, the world & oil prices | Oil markets | Trump | Crude oil

UAE’s shock exit from Opec could reshape the global oil market. In this video, we explain what Opec does, why the UAE is leaving, and how this move could impact oil prices, India

Oil falls as Iran proposes talks but prices still set for weekly gains

Brent's June contract hit $126.41 a barrel on Thursday, marking the highest level since March 2022, before ending the session down

War, oil and the rupee: Why policy is playing defence, not stimulus

India's policy response to rising oil prices and geopolitical risks remains cautious, prioritising macroeconomic stability over stimulus as inflation pressures and second-order effects begin to emerge

Indian oil firms' losses likely to ease as purchasing costs fall

Sharp decline in spot crude premiums offsets surge in Brent prices, offering partial relief to Indian oil marketing companies as global supply disruptions reshape pricing dynamics

Rupee falls 0.5% to record low of 95.33 as oil price surge sparks worries

The reversal has prompted traders and analysts to suggest that fresh regulatory measures could be on the cards

Brent crude surges past $125 as Iran-US war fears roil oil markets

Brent crude to be delivered in June jumped 6.2 per cent to $125.36 and Brent to be delivered in July rose 3.1 per cent to $113.85

OMCs may face LPG under-recovery of around ₹80,000 crore in FY27: Icra

State-run oil firms may face steep LPG under-recoveries in FY27 due to high global prices and supply disruptions, with broader cost pressures seen across energy-linked sectors

Asian stocks advance, oil prices decline after UAE's exit from Opec

Stocks mostly advanced in Asia on Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, while oil prices fell after the United Arab Emirates said it would leave OPEC in a blow to the powerful oil cartel. US futures edged higher. Markets in Japan were closed for a holiday. Elsewhere in Asia, South Korea's Kospi rose 0.3 per cent to 6,657.40 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 1.4 per cent to 26,029.02. The Shanghai Composite index traded 0.3 per cent higher at 4,091.01. Australia's S and P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3 per cent, to 8,689.50. Taiwan's Taiex lost 0.6 per cent, and India's Sensex gained 0.4 per cent. The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil to be delivered in June fell 0.5 per cent to USD 110.71 early Wednesday. Brent to be delivered in July dropped 0.6 per cent to USD 103.74. Brent oil was around USD 70 per barrel before the war began in late February. Benchmark US crude fell 0.6 per cent to USD 99.32 a barrel. The UAE's departure from OPEC, due to happen on Friday, has been closely w

Brent at $114: Why inventory drawdowns are resetting crude's floor

Brent near $114 signals tight supply as inventories plunge. Backwardation, outages, and demand risks amid Iran war may reset crude's floor to $75-80, says Anindya Banerjee of Kotak Securities

Oil outlook: Prolonged Iran war, Hormuz disruption may keep Brent near $90

Prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption may keep oil prices higher for longer, says Mohammed Imran of Mirae Asset Sharekhan. He forecasts Brent at $90 in Q4-CY26; risks skew to $120 on supply shock

Oil prices jump nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE Opec exit

Brent futures for June ended up $3.03 or 2.8 per cent at $111.26 a ​barrel, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains

Rupee falls 0.4% to 94.19, near one-month low as oil tops $110/barrel

The rupee touched a low of 94.54 per dollar during the trading session, its weakest level since March 30, before closing at 94.19, down 0.4 per cent on the day

Oil prices up 2% as stalled US-Iran talks keep Hormuz supply risks high

Brent crude futures for June climbed $2.32, or 2.1 per cent, to $110.55 a barrel as of 0638 GMT, after gaining 2.8 per cent in the previous session to its highest close since April 7

Heatwaves, weak monsoon and oil surge may push India's inflation higher

This year's adverse weather conditions will likely push inflation above 5 per cent in the fiscal year beginning April 1, exceeding the RBI's projection of 4.6 per cent