Big oil relief soon? What Trump’s possible ‘unsanctioning’ of Iran crude means for India

[ad_1] If the US were to ‘unsanction’ Iran oil at sea, India would be able to step up procurement. (AI image) Will India get access to Iran crude oil soon? The Donald Trump administration has signalled the possibility of waiving sanctions on floating Iran crude oil to ease the ongoing shock in the global energy […]

30 million barrels in a week! India grabs more Russian crude amid US-Iran war; tankers headed to China make U-turn

[ad_1] Indian refiners have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of Russian crude within a week. (AI image) India is aggressively buying Russian crude oil amidst supply disruptions from Strait of Hormuz caused due to the ongoing US-Iran war and Middle East conflict. In fact, India is buying such huge quantities of Russian crude, that tankers […]

Beyond oil & gas: How Middle East conflict impacts India – from gold & diamonds to aircraft & fertilizers

[ad_1] 10% of India’s non-energy imports in 2024 originated from the Middle East region. (AI image) The Middle East conflict has brought into focus the vulnerability of countries around the world in terms of their dependency on oil and gas. India, the world’s fifth largest economy, is also the third largest importer of oil. A […]

Indian crude hits $137, up 93% since start of conflict

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The cost of crude for Indian refiners has soared 93% since the conflict in the Gulf broke out on Feb 28 and hit $136.56 a barrel on Friday, eroding profits for domestic players ranging from IndianOil, HPCL and BPCL to Reliance Industries. Several countries, including the US, let retail prices rise in […]

Share of Russian crude in India’s oil imports falls to lowest since November 2022; Middle East supplies rise

[ad_1] India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer has reshaped its crude sourcing strategy, according to data from industry sources. Russian crude shipments in January made up the smallest portion of New Delhi’s oil imports since late 2022. During the same period, supplies from the Middle East rose to their highest share, Reuters reported […]

‘People decide the narrative’: Elon Musk defends X fact-checking Peter Navarro’s anti-India claims; Trump aide called it ‘crap note’

[ad_1] Elon Musk attends a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House (AP) NEW DELHI: Elon Musk on Sunday defended X’s fact-checking system after Peter Navarro, an aide to former US President Donald Trump, criticised the platform for fact-checking his anti-India post. Musk said the platform is committed […]

‘Will do what we need to do’: India takes tough stand on EU sanctions over Russian oil; ‘energy security top priority’

[ad_1] AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom, foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday addressed questions about growing Western pressure on India over buying Russian oil. He made it clear that India’s energy needs come first.Misri said, “…We have been very clear that insofar […]