Why dipping oil price may not mean cheaper fuel
2 years ago

Why dipping oil price may not mean cheaper fuel

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Oil prices that shot up after Russia invaded Ukraine in March plunged as low as $76.1 early December, bringing cheer for the economy. Crude oil prices which touched rock-bottom when the covid pandemic broke out in 2020 have gained steadily since then, as the world made progress in the battle against the coronavirus. With the global economy slowing down, crude oil prices fell as low as $76.1 in the first week of December. View Full Image Mint What is behind the falling trend in crude oil prices?

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Oil prices up in thin pre-Christmas trade
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1 day, 13 hours ago

Oil prices up in thin pre-Christmas trade

Live Mint  

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO, Dec 24 - Oil prices were up on Tuesday in thin trade ahead of the Christmas Day holiday, with prices supported by U.S. economic data and rising oil demand in India, the world's third-largest oil importer. In the shorter term, traders are looking for indications of U.S. demand from the crude oil and fuel stockpiles data …

Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, dollar strength
2 days, 6 hours ago

Oil prices ease on surplus concerns, dollar strength

Live Mint  

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK -Oil prices edged lower on Monday in thin trade ahead of the Christmas holiday on concerns about a supply surplus next year and a strengthened dollar. Macquarie analysts projected a growing supply surplus for next year, which will hold Brent prices to an average of $70.50 a barrel, down from this year's average of $79.64, …

India’s crude oil imports from Russia drop 55% in November, lowest since June 2022
1 week, 3 days ago

India’s crude oil imports from Russia drop 55% in November, lowest since June 2022

Live Mint  

India's import of Russian crude dropped to its lowest level since June 2022 in November this year, reported the news agency PTI on Sunday, December 15, citing a Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air report. “India's imports of Russian crude oil dropped by a massive 55 per cent in November - the lowest figure since June 2022,” the …

Oil sheds 5% in five days on subdued China demand, slow pace of US Fed rate cuts; Brent sits 2% lower to $71
1 month, 1 week ago

Oil sheds 5% in five days on subdued China demand, slow pace of US Fed rate cuts; Brent sits 2% lower to $71

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices settled down more than two per cent in the previous session as investors fretted about weaker Chinese oil demand and a potential slowing in the pace of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts after the latest macroeconomic data. Back home, crude oil futures settled 1.86 per cent lower at ₹5,660 per barrel on the multi commodity …

Oil crashes over 2% on disappointing China stimulus; Brent drops below $73
1 month, 1 week ago

Oil crashes over 2% on disappointing China stimulus; Brent drops below $73

Live Mint  

Oil prices dropped around 2 per cent on Monday, November 11, after China's stimulus plan disappointed investors, Reuters reported. The report added that Brent crude futures fell by 2.48 per cent or $1.83 to $72.04 a barrel at 2:44 pm, and US West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined by 2.71 per cent or $1.91 to $68.47 a barrel. The oil …

Oil gains 1% in five days on US elections, Fed rate cut; Brent sits 2% lower to $73 dragged by subdued China stimulus
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oil gains 1% in five days on US elections, Fed rate cut; Brent sits 2% lower to $73 dragged by subdued China stimulus

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices settled more than two per cent lower in the previous session as traders grew less fearful of prolonged supply disruptions from a strong hurricane in the US Gulf of Mexico, while top importer China's latest economic-stimulus packages failed to impress some oil traders. Despite Friday's losses, oil prices gained more than one per cent week-over-week, drawing …

Crude oil prices plummet 2.5% on strong US dollar; Brent slips below $74
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Crude oil prices plummet 2.5% on strong US dollar; Brent slips below $74

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices slid 2.5% on Wednesday, November 6, snapping a five-day winning streak, weighed down by a stronger US dollar as early reports suggested that Republican candidate Donald Trump is edging closer to securing a second term in the White House. Crude prices have experienced notable fluctuations in recent sessions, influenced by OPEC+'s decision to delay December production plans …

Oil hits one-week high on weak dollar ahead of US election results; Brent nears $76/bbl, WTI extends five-day streak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oil hits one-week high on weak dollar ahead of US election results; Brent nears $76/bbl, WTI extends five-day streak

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International crude oil prices edged one per cent higher to hit a one-week high on Tuesday, November 5, ahead of what is expected to be an exceptionally close US presidential election, after rising more than more than two per cent in the previous session as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries delayed plans to hike crude supply and production in …

Fuel Prices In Delhi, October 16: Remain Stable With Petrol At Rs 94.72 & Diesel Priced At Rs 87.62
2 months, 1 week ago

Fuel Prices In Delhi, October 16: Remain Stable With Petrol At Rs 94.72 & Diesel Priced At Rs 87.62

ABP News  

As of today, the fuel prices in Delhi remain relatively stable, with minor fluctuations due to global crude oil prices and other factors like supply chain dynamics. Fuel prices in India are revised daily based on the 15-day average of global oil prices, which is a dynamic pricing model. Despite the global fluctuations in oil supply and demand, especially due …

India’s petroleum exports plunge in first five months of FY25 on lower demand, supply disruption
3 months ago

India’s petroleum exports plunge in first five months of FY25 on lower demand, supply disruption

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's petroleum exports saw a steep decline during the first five months of fiscal year 2025 due to lower demand from key markets and disruptions along the supply route, especially in the Red Sea region. "The drop in India's petroleum exports in the last three months was mostly due to the Red Sea issue, which led to higher …

Govt may cut petrol and diesel prices if global prices remain low: Petroleum Secretary
3 months, 1 week ago

Govt may cut petrol and diesel prices if global prices remain low: Petroleum Secretary

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Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Pankaj Jain, said on Thursday that oil companies will consider cutting fuel prices if crude oil remains low for an extended period. With the rise in fuel demand, India wants increased output from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, its allies, and Russia, the Oil Secretary added. Global crude oil prices …

Oil sheds China demand worries, gains 1% on weaker US dollar & drop in stockpiles; Brent nears $85/bbl
5 months, 1 week ago

Oil sheds China demand worries, gains 1% on weaker US dollar & drop in stockpiles; Brent nears $85/bbl

Live Mint  

Crude oil prices climbed about one per cent on Wednesday, July 17, on a bigger-than-expected weekly drop in US crude stockpiles. Brent futures rose 96 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $84.69 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.36, or 1.7 per cent, to $82.12. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures last traded 1.95 per cent …

Oil prices rise on OPEC production cuts, summer consumption hopes; Brent rises 0.81% to $85.69 per barrel
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil prices rise on OPEC production cuts, summer consumption hopes; Brent rises 0.81% to $85.69 per barrel

Live Mint  

Oil prices rose on Monday, fuelled by increasing summer demand optimism and the supply cuts by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. On Monday, Brent crude futures rose 0.81 per cent or 69 cents to $85.69 per barrel as of 13:36. Both the commodity contracts increased nearly 6 per cent in June, with Brent settling around $85 per barrel …

Karnataka hikes petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre. Check new rate, other details
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka hikes petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre. Check new rate, other details

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Petrol and diesel prices are likely to go up by ₹3 and ₹3.05 approximately in Karnataka as the state government decided to increase taxes on June 15, according to the Petroleum Dealers Association {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} According to the notification, the sales tax on petrol has been increased from 25.92 percent to 29.84 percent, while the tax on diesel has risen …

India's crude oil imports soar 7% YoY in April, net oil & gas import bill hits $12.3 billion-mark: PPAC
7 months ago

India's crude oil imports soar 7% YoY in April, net oil & gas import bill hits $12.3 billion-mark: PPAC

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India's crude oil imports increased by seven per cent year-on-year in April 2024 and the net import bill for oil and gas hit $12.3 billion, compared to $10.1 billion in the corresponding period last year. India's domestic crude oil production stood at 2.4 million metric tonnes in April 2024 - registering a growth of 1.6 per cent compared to the …

India cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude to ₹5,700 per metric ton from today
7 months, 1 week ago

India cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude to ₹5,700 per metric ton from today

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India has cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to ₹5,700 per metric ton from ₹8,400 with effect from May 16, Reuters reported. Windfall Tax Movements The tax is revised every two weeks, and was similarly cut on May 1, only for petroleum crude to ₹8,400 a metric ton from ₹9,600. In April 2024, the windfall tax on petroleum crude …

Brent, WTI shed 6% as oil heads for steepest weekly drop in 3 months: What’s cooling down the commodity?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Brent, WTI shed 6% as oil heads for steepest weekly drop in 3 months: What’s cooling down the commodity?

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Oil prices extended losses on Friday, May 3, 2024 and stayed on course for the steepest weekly loss in three months, as investors weighed lower-than-expected US jobs data and the timing of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures declined 0.76 per cent to ₹6,551 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange. …

India saved USD 13 billion by importing discounted Russian crude
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India saved USD 13 billion by importing discounted Russian crude

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India has saved around $13 billion by importing discounted crude oil from Russia in the past two years, according to a study by ICRA, the rating agency. According to energy cargo tracker Vortexa, India received 1.36 million barrels of crude oil per day from Russia in March 2024, compared to 1.27 million barrels per day in February 2024. …

India's crude oil consumption up 4.6% in FY24, output rises marginally at 0.6%, imports steady: PPAC
8 months ago

India's crude oil consumption up 4.6% in FY24, output rises marginally at 0.6%, imports steady: PPAC

Live Mint  

India's total consumption of crude oil or petroleum products rose 4.6 pent in fiscal 2023-24 to 233.3 million metric tonne, while domestic production of crude oil rose marginally at 0.6 per cent. But the world's third largest oil importing and consuming nation paid $132.4 billion for the imports in FY24 as against $157.5 billion import bill in 2022-23, so crude …

India's crude oil import bill drops 16% in FY24, import dependence soars to 87%
8 months, 1 week ago

India's crude oil import bill drops 16% in FY24, import dependence soars to 87%

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India's crude oil import dropped 16 per cent in the fiscal year ended March 31 as lower international rates but the dependency on overseas suppliers rose to a new high, official data showed. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} But it paid USD 132.4 billion for the imports in FY24 as against USD 157.5 billion import bill in 2022-23, oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and …

Oil prices decline as risk premium eases following Iran attack; brent crude at $89.64/bbl
8 months, 1 week ago

Oil prices decline as risk premium eases following Iran attack; brent crude at $89.64/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices saw a downward drift on Monday, as the market seemed to minimize concerns about a wider regional conflict following Iran's weekend attack on Israel. “Crude oil dipped around $85 after Israel successfully defended itself from Iran's large-scale air attack over the weekend, and the US underlined its desire to prevent a larger Middle East conflict. The attack, labeled …

ONGC share price rises 5% as Jefferies expects more than 40% upside-4 key reasons why
8 months, 1 week ago

ONGC share price rises 5% as Jefferies expects more than 40% upside-4 key reasons why

Live Mint  

Oil and Natural Gas Commission Ltd share price saw a sharp 5% rise in share prices and ONGC was amongst largest Nifty-50 stock gainers. The upstream oil and gas producers as ONGC and Oil India Ltd though should benefit with higher crude prices, nevertheless windfall tax imposed by the government that keeps being adjusted every fortnight limits any major gains …

Oil prices subdued, energy security concerns escalate on West Asia tensions
8 months, 1 week ago

Oil prices subdued, energy security concerns escalate on West Asia tensions

Live Mint  

Global crude oil prices ticked lower on Monday as traders assessed the extent of damage and associated risks following Iran’s attack on Israel's military facilities. However, higher US crude oil stocks and strength in the dollar index limits gains of crude oil…If tensions further escalate in the Middle East, could certainly disturb global supply conditions and oil prices could boil …

Gas price for Reliance trimmed to $9.87; rate for gas that feeds CNG, PNG supplies still at $6.5
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gas price for Reliance trimmed to $9.87; rate for gas that feeds CNG, PNG supplies still at $6.5

The Hindu  

The government on March 31 cut the price of natural gas produced from difficult areas like deep sea KG-D6 block of Reliance Industries, marginally to $9.87 per million British thermal unit in line with softening of benchmark international gas prices, an official notification said. For the six-month period starting April 1, the price of gas from deepsea and high-pressure, high-temperature …

Oil rises over $1 on tighter supply, stays on track for 3rd monthly gain ahead of OPEC decision; Brent hits $87
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil rises over $1 on tighter supply, stays on track for 3rd monthly gain ahead of OPEC decision; Brent hits $87

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices rebounded and rose by more than $1 per barrel on Thursday, March 28, after falling for two consecutive sessions ahead of the policy decision by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Brent crude futures for May were last up $1.21, or 1.4 per cent, at $87.30 per barrel, while the more actively traded June contract rose …

Oil prices drop on weaker US fuel demand, Gaza ceasefire report; Brent rebounds to $85/bbl
9 months ago

Oil prices drop on weaker US fuel demand, Gaza ceasefire report; Brent rebounds to $85/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices declined on Thursday, March 21, pressured by weaker US gasoline demand data and reports of a United Nations draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. US West Texas Intermediate futures for May were down 69 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to $80.58 per barrel after a fall of about 1.8 per cent in the previous session, according …

India's crude oil output rises 7.9% to 2.3 MMT in February, imports decline 6.6% YoY: PPAC
9 months ago

India's crude oil output rises 7.9% to 2.3 MMT in February, imports decline 6.6% YoY: PPAC

Live Mint  

India produced a total of 2.3 million metric tonnes of crude oil in February 2024 - registering a growth of 7.9 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell. Crude oil imports decreased by 6.6 per cent and increased by 0.4 per cent during February 2-24 and April-February 2024 respectively, compared to the corresponding …

Oil rally cools off as prices slip 2% ahead of US Federal Reserve verdict; Brent down to $85.9/bbl
9 months ago

Oil rally cools off as prices slip 2% ahead of US Federal Reserve verdict; Brent down to $85.9/bbl

Live Mint  

International crude oil prices slipped on Wednesday, March 20, after hitting multi-month highs in the previous session, as investors braced for the US Federal Reserve's interest rate policy announcement later in the day. Coming to domestic prices, crude oil futures were last trading 2.05 per cent lower at ₹6,746 per barrel on the multi commodity exchange. Oil prices pullback ahead …

Oil prices slip amid interest rate outlook; Brent crude at $81.42/bbl
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Oil prices slip amid interest rate outlook; Brent crude at $81.42/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices experienced a slight decline amid speculation that unexpectedly robust inflation figures might postpone reductions in high interest rates, which have been restraining global fuel demand growth. Brent crude futures saw a decrease of 20 cents, marking a 0.3% drop to $81.42 per barrel by 1415 GMT. This downward trend follows last week's losses, with Brent experiencing a decline …

India's crude oil output up 0.7% to 2.5 MMT in January, imports rise 5.7% YoY: PPAC
10 months ago

India's crude oil output up 0.7% to 2.5 MMT in January, imports rise 5.7% YoY: PPAC

Live Mint  

India produced a total of 2.5 million metric tonnes of crude oil in January 2024 - registering a growth of 0.7 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell. Crude oil imports increased by 5.7 per cent and 0.9 per cent during January 2024 and April-January 2023-24 respectively, compared to the corresponding period of …

Petroleum exports drop sharply as West tightens squeeze on Russia
10 months ago

Petroleum exports drop sharply as West tightens squeeze on Russia

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Earnings from petroleum shipments fell steeply in April-January FY24 due to the global economic slowdown, a rise in domestic consumption, and shrinking discounts on Russian oil. According to data from the government’s Niryat portal, earnings from exports of chemicals and petroleum products stood at $67.11 billion in the April-January FY24 period, down 11.29% from $75.65 billion in the …

India oil product demand up 8.2% in January, says report
10 months, 1 week ago

India oil product demand up 8.2% in January, says report

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's demand for oil products saw a significant increase of 398,000 barrels per day, or 8.2%, year-on-year in January, according to a report by S&P Global Commodity Insights. LPG and gasoline demand saw the highest growth in January, driven by increased heating needs during the winter and a rise in mobility following year-end holidays, respectively. In January, jet …

Crude oil price dips 38 percent but benefit not passed on to consumers: Congress
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Crude oil price dips 38 percent but benefit not passed on to consumers: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday attacked the government over fuel prices, alleging that crude oil has become cheaper in the last two years but "looting from the public continues". Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared a media report on X in which he claimed that crude oil prices have gone down by 38 per cent but its benefits were …

Oil prices extend over 1% drop ahead of US Fed policy verdict; Brent at $81
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oil prices extend over 1% drop ahead of US Fed policy verdict; Brent at $81

Live Mint  

Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, January 30, extending a more than one per cent drop in the previous session on China's economic outlook, however the losses were kept in check by supply fears driven escalating tensions in the Middle East. Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a February 16 expiry, was last trading …

India's crude oil output down 1.03% to 2.5 MMT in December, imports rise 1.1% YoY: PPAC
11 months ago

India's crude oil output down 1.03% to 2.5 MMT in December, imports rise 1.1% YoY: PPAC

Live Mint  

Crude oil imports increased by 1.1 per cent and 0.4 per cent during December 2023 and April-December 2023 respectively, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The cumulative natural gas consumption for the current financial year till December 2023 stood at 49,540 MMSCM, which was higher by 9.4 per cent compared with the corresponding period of the previous …

Crude oil prices falling but no relief to public: Kharge slams Centre
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Crude oil prices falling but no relief to public: Kharge slams Centre

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday criticised the central government for failing to lower petrol and diesel prices claiming there has been a significant drop in global crude oil prices. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge “Crude oil prices have plunged by 31% over 19 months,” he said and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government at the …

India's crude oil output down 0.4% to 2.4 MMT in November, imports decrease 2.3% YoY: PPAC
1 year ago

India's crude oil output down 0.4% to 2.4 MMT in November, imports decrease 2.3% YoY: PPAC

Live Mint  

India produced a total of 2.4 million metric tonnes of crude oil in November 2023 - registering a de growth of 0.4 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell. Crude oil imports decreased by 2.3 per cent and increased by 0.4 per cent during November 2023 and April-November 2023 respectively, compared to the …

Oil drops 2.5% on demand worries after rise in US gasoline inventories; Brent crashes to $75/bbl
1 year ago

Oil drops 2.5% on demand worries after rise in US gasoline inventories; Brent crashes to $75/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices fell by 2.5 per cent on Wednesday, December 6, as a bigger-than-expected rise in US gasoline inventories worried markets about demand and outweighed a draw in crude stocks. Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a December 18 expiry, was last trading lower by 4.75 per cent at ₹5,791 per bbl, having swung …

Oil ticks higher from 5-month low after Russia hints at deepening OPEC+ cuts
1 year ago

Oil ticks higher from 5-month low after Russia hints at deepening OPEC+ cuts

Live Mint  

Oil prices ticked higher after falling to five-month lows on Tuesday, December 5, after Russia said that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies was ready to deepen output cuts in the first quarter of next year. Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a December 18 expiry, was last trading lower by …

India's crude oil output up 1.3% to 2.5 MMT in October, imports rise after four months of declines: PPAC
1 year, 1 month ago

India's crude oil output up 1.3% to 2.5 MMT in October, imports rise after four months of declines: PPAC

Live Mint  

India produced a total of 2.5 million metric tonnes of crude oil in October 2023 - registering a growth of 1.3 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell. According to PPAC data, crude oil imports increased by 2.2 per cent and by 0.6 per cent during October 2023 and April-October 2023 respectively, compared …

Oil prices slump 4% after OPEC+ postpones output policy meeting to November 30; Brent drops to $79/bbl
1 year, 1 month ago

Oil prices slump 4% after OPEC+ postpones output policy meeting to November 30; Brent drops to $79/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices plunged 4 per cent on Wednesday, November 22, after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and it allies unexpectedly delayed the policy meeting on output planned for Sunday, raising questions about the future course of crude production cuts. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a December 18 expiry, was last …

Petrol and diesel prices on November 20: What are the rates in your city today?
1 year, 1 month ago

Petrol and diesel prices on November 20: What are the rates in your city today?

Hindustan Times  

The petrol and diesel prices across Delhi, Mumbai and other metropolitan cities remained unchanged on Monday, November 20, as major oil marketing companies like Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum and Indian Oil decided to keep the rates stable. The petrol and diesel prices in Delhi were recorded at ₹96.72 and ₹89.62 respectively on November 20, while in Mumbai, the fuel rates …

From $89 to near $100 and back: How Brent crude moved since last Diwali over OPEC+ cuts & more
1 year, 1 month ago

From $89 to near $100 and back: How Brent crude moved since last Diwali over OPEC+ cuts & more

Live Mint  

Crude oil benchmark Brent futures has moved sideways in the last one year - between November 2022 to November 2023, majorly due to the supply cuts announced by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies as well as the Israel-Hamas war. The shock cut, led by Saudi Arabia, immediately drove crude oil prices 8 per cent higher to …

Oil headed for third weekly decline on global demand concerns; Brent ticks higher to $81/bbl
1 year, 1 month ago

Oil headed for third weekly decline on global demand concerns; Brent ticks higher to $81/bbl

Live Mint  

Oil prices rose on Friday but are set to fall for a third week amid signs of slowing demand and as market attention turns to a key meeting of OPEC and its allies this month which will determine the group's next move on production. Back home, on the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures due for a November 17 expiry, …

Oil ticks higher; concerns remain over demand, interest rate hikes
1 year, 1 month ago

Oil ticks higher; concerns remain over demand, interest rate hikes

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Global crude oil prices inched higher on Friday even as investors remain worried about weakening global demand and a rising interest rate regime. On Thursday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that the central bank was in no hurry to further raise its benchmark interest rate due to signs of ease in inflationary pressure. On Wednesday, Brent prices …

Domestic crude oil production at 2.4 MMT in September, imports rise 6.1% YoY: PPAC
1 year, 2 months ago

Domestic crude oil production at 2.4 MMT in September, imports rise 6.1% YoY: PPAC

Live Mint  

India produced a total of 2.4 million metric tonnes of crude oil in September 2023 - registering a steady growth compared to the year-ago period, according to Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Crude oil imports increased by 6.1 per cent and by 0.4 per cent during September 2023 and April-September 2023 respectively, compared to the corresponding period of …

Oil prices jump 2% on supply worries after large US stock drawdown
1 year, 2 months ago

Oil prices jump 2% on supply worries after large US stock drawdown

Live Mint  

Oil prices gained nearly $2 in early trade on Wednesday after industry data showed a bigger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stocks amid worries about supply disruptions from the Middle East due to a deepening Israel-Hamas conflict. U.S. crude stocks fell by about 4.4 million barrels in the week ended Oct. 13, according to market sources citing American Petroleum Institute figures …

Investors flee shares on widening war fear
1 year, 2 months ago

Investors flee shares on widening war fear

Live Mint  

Investors offloaded shares Monday on concerns about the economic fallout from the Israel-Hamas conflict. Though retail figures aren’t available, the sharper 1.3-1.6% fall in the Nifty Midcap 150 and the Nifty Smallcap 250 indices suggests significant selling by retail as the provisional purchase of ₹2,661.67 crore by domestic institutional investors, including mutual funds, couldn’t stave off the market fall. “From …

Israel-Hamas Conflict Sparks Concerns of Oil Price Surge: Impact on India’s Economy Explored
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas Conflict Sparks Concerns of Oil Price Surge: Impact on India’s Economy Explored

The Hindu  

A protracted Israel-Hamas conflict could spur oil prices beyond India’s comfort zone and even if the government holds retail fuel prices ahead of critical elections, wholesale prices may spike and a higher import bill could pressure the rupee, according to experts. Brent crude oil prices rose over 3% on Monday, crossing $87 a barrel even as equity markets around the …

Oil prices soar on Israel-Hamas conflict; India watching situation closely
1 year, 2 months ago

Oil prices soar on Israel-Hamas conflict; India watching situation closely

Live Mint  

New Delhi: International crude oil prices surged on Monday amid the military clash between Israel and Hamas forces of Palestine. Sharad Chandra Shukla, director at Mehta Equities said the recent escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict has injected uncertainty into global markets, leading to a surge in crude oil prices and a hardening of US Treasury yields. “Oil prices rose more …

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