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US eyes Hormuz tanker escorts by April as Trump downplays oil spike

Asked if escorts could be provided by the end of the month, Wright said: "I think that, yes, I think that is quite likely the case."

US gains from high oil prices, but Iran nuclear threat top priority: Trump

Trump said the United States earns more revenue when oil prices increase, but said his focus remained on stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons

Strait of Hormuz will stay closed, used as leverage, warns Mojtaba Khamenei

In his first comments as Supreme Leader, Khamenei said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed as a means of leverage and that all US bases in the region should be closed immediately

Why are ships in the Strait of Hormuz identifying themselves as Chinese?

Iran and groups aligned with it have generally avoided targeting ships linked to China, as per analysts, citing Beijing's relatively neutral position in the conflict and its economic ties with Tehran

India in talks with Iran for safe passage of over 20 tankers via Hormuz

Negotiations are still ongoing and are being handled by the ministry of foreign affairs, said the people, who asked not to be named as the conversations are sensitive

'Premature to say anything': MEA on Iran allowing ships via Hormuz

The statement came hours after reports emerged that Iran agreed to allow oil tankers flying the Indian flag to pass through the Strait following diplomatic discussions between New Delhi and Tehran

Stock Market Close: Oil, gas supply crunch rattles St; Sensex drops 829 pts, Nifty ends below 23,700

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: Broader markets fell in line with the benchmark indices. The Nifty MidCap and the SmallCap ended 0.37 per cent and 0.69 per cent down, respectively

VOC Port sets aside 90,000 sq m space for containers amid West Asia crisis

VOC Port Authority has made an arrangement of additional 90,000 square meter of space for shipping lines to keep their containers in the wake of the ongoing West Asia crisis, its Chairman Susanta Kumar Purohit said on Thursday. The official made the remarks while replying to a question on the sidelines of PHDCCI conference on shipbuilding and ship recycling. "We have given additional land to our customers where they can keep their goods safely beyond the time limit," Purohit said, sharing preparations made to deal with the situation of container diversions. However, the land remains unutilised as of now as operations and business at the port have not been affected, he said. He said all major ports are in constant touch of the Ministry of Shipping, terminal operators and shipping lines. Speaking further, the Chairman said the government is taking efforts to develop India as a hub of shipbuilding and ship recycling. The move will help save resources and increase availability of raw

Invading our islands will make Gulf run with blood: Iran Parliament speaker

Iran's parliament speaker said Thursday that any invasion of Iran's islands will "make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders." It wasn't immediately clear what prompted Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf's comments, which again escalated the rhetoric surrounding the ongoing Iran war. Iran holds three islands it took from the United Arab Emirates before its formation in 1971. There also has been speculation that the United States could target Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, Iran's main oil terminal.

LPG shortage may hurt food delivery order growth in Q4FY26: Motilal Oswal

LPG supply disruption could slow Zomato and Swiggy order volumes as restaurants cut operations. Motilal Oswal expects a temporary impact on food delivery growth

As Iran's war expands, how Europe shaped today's West Asia conflicts

After the Ottoman Empire collapsed in World War I, European powers redrew West Asia's map through secret deals and mandates, creating borders and tensions that still shape the region today

Iran war: How IEA reserves, and Opec output shape the global oil market

As the IEA prepares its biggest-ever oil reserve release in the wake of the Iran war, here's a look at the countries that produce crude and the role of blocs such as Opec and Brics

How persistently high oil prices could impact India's vulnerable economy

The most immediate impact would be on India's current account deficit. This concern has pushed the rupee to a record low and forced the central bank to sell dollars from its reserves

LPG supply shortage hits businesses; eateries switch to wood stoves

LPG supplies are tightening across cities, with long delivery delays and limited stock; restaurants and households in several cities are facing shortages

LPG crisis hits food deliveries, gig workers union seeks ₹10,000 relief

Gig worker union flags sharp fall in food delivery orders as LPG shortages shut restaurants and cloud kitchens, seeks ₹10,000 relief for workers and an urgent meeting with government

'Remain silent or be targeted': IRGC enforces strict no-move zone in Hormuz

In a post on X, state broadcaster Press TV shared a documentary showing Persian Gulf vessels at risk of IRGC targeting for minor movements, highlighting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

'Remain silent or be targeted': IRGC enforces strict no-move zone in Hormuz

In a post on X, state broadcaster Press TV shared a documentary showing Persian Gulf vessels at risk of IRGC targeting for minor movements, highlighting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

China orders immediate ban on fuel exports to prevent domestic shortage

The halt applies to cargoes that had yet to clear customs as of March 11 and goes beyond last week's move by Beijing urging refiners not to agree to new exports

China orders immediate ban on fuel exports to prevent domestic shortage

The halt applies to cargoes that had yet to clear customs as of March 11 and goes beyond last week's move by Beijing urging refiners not to agree to new exports