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May 24, 2026, 10:27 AM - 2 min read
Crude futures have shifted from a ‘war premium’ peak of $110 per barrel to below $88 in recent trading. At present, crude oil prices, which were hovering around $113 a barrel, have now dropped to $103 per barrel within one week.
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May 23, 2026, 01:54 PM - 2 min read
Mediators from Pakistan have so far managed to prevent the resumption of military strikes, but Trump’s growing frustration with Iran could push the two countries back into conflict.
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May 19, 2026, 03:19 PM - 2 min read
India’s GDP growth is projected to slow to 6.2 per cent in FY27 from the earlier estimate of 6.5 per cent due to persistently high crude oil prices driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to rating agency ICRA.
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May 18, 2026, 09:27 AM - 2 min read
Oil markets reacted sharply after drone strikes near the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant triggered a fire on Sunday. Reports suggest that an Iran-linked proxy was likely behind the attack.
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May 11, 2026, 09:19 AM - 2 min read
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $98.51 a barrel, up $3.09 or 3.24 per cent, after settling 0.64 per cent higher in the previous session.
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May 11, 2026, 09:12 AM - 3 min read
PM Modi urged a revival of the digital habits formed during the pandemic, such as online meetings and video conferencing, to reduce the national fuel bill.
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May 2, 2026, 09:44 AM - 2 min read
The diversification strategy, supported by long-term planning, has helped the country better manage the current energy challenges, including elevated crude prices, sanctions, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 29, 2026, 03:13 PM - 3 min read
Silver prices fell by Rs 1,137 to Rs 2.36 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Wednesday, as traders reduced their positions amid concerns over rising crude oil prices and a strengthening US dollar.
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April 24, 2026, 08:08 PM - 3 min read
The decline was driven by rising crude oil prices and a strengthening US currency, while uncertainty surrounding West Asia peace negotiations added to market pressure.
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April 22, 2026, 06:12 PM - 3 min read
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.69 and fell to an intraday low of 93.87 against the greenback, coming close to the 94 level it had touched for the first time on March 23.
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April 17, 2026, 05:17 PM - 3 min read
Improved global sentiment was driven by fresh hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran, along with a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which significantly boosted investor confidence, market analysts said.
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April 17, 2026, 09:38 AM - 2 min read
Oil prices fell shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
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