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Datanomics: Venezuela's oil economy in a flux after US strikes

Despite holding the world's largest crude oil reserves, Venezuela plays a shrinking role in India's oil imports amid sanctions and collapsing exports

Datanomics: Venezuela's oil economy in a flux after US strikes
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Venezuelan oil output may rise gradually after Maduro's ouster: Goldman

After the seizure of Maduro, President Donald Trump said US companies would spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela's crumbling energy infrastructure

Venezuelan oil output may rise gradually after Maduro's ouster: Goldman
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Venezuela tension unlikely to have big impact on India trade: Experts

US action in Venezuela may lift oil prices briefly, but officials say India's energy supplies and trade face minimal risk given limited exposure and reduced crude imports

Venezuela tension unlikely to have big impact on India trade: Experts
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

How US' military operation in Venezuela could impact oil supply chains

US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an intervention that is raising urgent questions about its implications for oil production, prices, exports and global supply chains

How US' military operation in Venezuela could impact oil supply chains
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

Saudi Arabia cuts crude rates as India buys more oil from the US, Russia

Saudi Arabia is offering more competitive rates amid widening discounts of $5-7 per barrel offered on Russian Urals barrels and a surge in purchases of US crude oil by India

Saudi Arabia cuts crude rates as India buys more oil from the US, Russia
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 8:39 PM IST

India's crude security holds as refiners pivot from sanctioned suppliers

With the November 21 deadline now past, India's Russian crude inflows are easing but not collapsing as refiners pivot to non-sanctioned suppliers, tap alternatives and benefit from soft global prices

India's crude security holds as refiners pivot from sanctioned suppliers
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 11:52 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

'Consumer interest priority': Govt on Trump's claim on Russian oil purchase

The MEA's comment came after US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop buying oil from Russia

'Consumer interest priority': Govt on Trump's claim on Russian oil purchase
Updated On : 16 Oct 2025 | 10:53 AM IST

US sanctions 50 entities, including Indian firms, over Iran oil trade

The US Treasury has sanctioned over 50 individuals, companies, and vessels, including Indian firms, for facilitating Iranian oil and LPG exports to China, Pakistan, and other countries

US sanctions 50 entities, including Indian firms, over Iran oil trade
Updated On : 09 Oct 2025 | 10:12 PM IST

India, UAE target to double non-oil trade to $100 bn in 3-4 years

India and the UAE have set a target to double bilateral trade in non-oil and non-precious metal to USD 100 billion over the next 3-4 years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Currently, the bilateral trade in non-oil and non-precious metals stands at about USD 50-55 billion. The minister also said both sides have decided to work on modalities to invest in regions, such as Africa and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), in various sectors like infrastructure, by leveraging the UAE's investment strength and India's talent pool. These issues were discussed during the 13th meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments here. It was co-chaired by visiting Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, MD of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. "We have set a new target to double bilateral trade in non-oil and non-precious metals to USD 100 billion in the next 3-4 years," Goyal told reporters here. He said both sides also explored new frontiers fo

India, UAE target to double non-oil trade to $100 bn in 3-4 years
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 6:42 PM IST

India, Brazil looking to strengthen oil ties amid high US tariffs: Report

Amid rising US tariffs on Russian oil, India and Brazil are exploring new opportunities to boost crude trade, with India seeking alternatives to Russian oil and Brazil eyeing new markets

India, Brazil looking to strengthen oil ties amid high US tariffs: Report
Updated On : 22 Aug 2025 | 6:11 PM IST

RIL, BPCL lead market sell-off; here's why Oil & Gas stocks are falling

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, India's largest company by market capitalisation, dropped 2 per cent, contributing significantly to the sector's weakness

RIL, BPCL lead market sell-off; here's why Oil & Gas stocks are falling
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 10:48 AM IST

Oil prices change little as investors eye impact of new sanctions on Russia

The EU approved on Friday the 18th package of sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, which also targeted India's Nayara Energy, an exporter of oil products refined from Russian crude

Oil prices change little as investors eye impact of new sanctions on Russia
Updated On : 21 Jul 2025 | 8:28 AM IST

Oil prices gain on summer demand expectations despite wider economy woes

Major oil producers are pointing to signs of better economic growth in the second half of the year while data from China showed consistent growth

Oil prices gain on summer demand expectations despite wider economy woes
Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 1:16 PM IST

Oil futures, options hit record Q2 volumes amid global market turmoil

Significant volatility in the second quarter had global benchmark Brent crude futures dropping to a four-year low of $60.23 a barrel on May 5 and then surging to $78.85 on June 19

Oil futures, options hit record Q2 volumes amid global market turmoil
Updated On : 02 Jul 2025 | 10:14 PM IST

Brent crude may cross $110 if Hormuz oil flow halves: Goldman Sachs

But Kotak Institutional Equities believes market concerns are driving oil prices and points to sufficient OPEC+ spare capacity and well-supplied global inventories

Brent crude may cross $110 if Hormuz oil flow halves: Goldman Sachs
Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 10:39 PM IST

Oil prices jump over 11% as Israel strikes Iran, rattling investors

US West Texas Intermediate crude was up $5.38, or 7.91 per cent, at $73.42 a barrel after hitting a high of $74.35, the loftiest since February 3

Oil prices jump over 11% as Israel strikes Iran, rattling investors
Updated On : 13 Jun 2025 | 8:23 AM IST

US sanctions on Russia likely to cripple India's crude oil imports

Russian grades constituted around 39% of India's oil imports in May

US sanctions on Russia likely to cripple India's crude oil imports
Updated On : 01 Jun 2025 | 11:21 PM IST

Asian countries look to buy more US oil, gas to offset trade imbalance

Many Asian countries run large trade surpluses with the United States and are also major energy importers

Asian countries look to buy more US oil, gas to offset trade imbalance
Updated On : 17 Apr 2025 | 7:53 AM IST