Oil Trade

Datanomics: How the West Asia conflict risks inflating India's oil bill

A major proportion of India's crude oil imports flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains an important trade point in the Gulf

Explained: What is the Strait of Hormuz and why it is vital for oil trade

Tensions in West Asia have put the Strait of Hormuz in focus; here's what this narrow sea route is, why it is crucial for global oil and gas supplies and how any disruption can affect prices worldwide

Russian imports set to hit 4-year low amid tariff chaos, refinery shutdown

Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western measures to restrict Russian crude oil flows are beginning to have a real impact as the Trump administration steps up pressure on India

MOL in talks with Indian OMCs for joint ownership of oil carrier vessels

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is holding talks with Indian OMCs for joint ownership of oil carriers as it plans to expand its India-flagged fleet by 60-70% amid rising focus on domestic shipbuilding

From $68 to $100: Analyst decodes how diplomatic talks may sway oil prices

In an extreme conflict scenario, Brent could feasibly spike above $100/bbl, as the market accounts for the loss of Iranian supply and the increased costs of rerouting global flows

What are floating LNG plants and how are they reshaping global gas supply

The start of LNG exports from Eni's offshore Congo vessel signals growing industry confidence in floating LNG, as costs fall and companies seek faster ways to develop remote gas fields

Indian Coast Guard seizes shadow oil tankers: Inside the hidden global oil trade

A hidden fleet of aging oil tankers is quietly reshaping global trade.

India-US trade deal explained: What we know and what remains unclear

Even as both PM Modi and Trump hailed the agreement, details on several key issues, including agriculture, India's purchase of Russian oil and the services sector, remain unclear

Geopolitical turmoil, softer oil prices to lift oil firms' FY26 dividends

Lower crude prices, strong refining and marketing margins may help state oil companies double dividends to the government in FY26 despite geopolitical risks

BPCL to double crude imports from Brazil's Petrobras in $780 mn deal

Domestic refiners are scouting for additional crude supplies from traditional sources while also exploring new geographies

Tanker carrying oil from Mexico reaches Cuba, increasing tensions with US

Mexico has become a key supplier of oil to Cuba after Venezuela's exports fell, drawing criticism from US lawmakers and adding strain to ties with President Trump

Venezuela crisis: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker chased by US

Russia is alarmed by US seizures of tankers that carry illicit Russian oil, which helps fund its economy

Here's how Russia is cashing in on Venezuelan crisis following US strikes

There has been a sharp rise in shadow fleet tankers switching to the Russian flag in the past month, with at least 17 vessels having done so in recent weeks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.