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Gas supply shock may outlast war, bigger worry than oil prices: ICICI Securities
Energy Analyst Probal Sen said damage to key LNG infrastructure may delay supply recovery for weeks, even if tensions ease, with prolonged disruption weighing on the earnings of energy companies, especially those reliant on industrial gas demand. Domestic supply, however, may remain relatively stable in the near term.
HPCL shares near 52-week low, other OMCs fall as crude oil spike continues
Oil prices staged a sharp rebound on Wednesday after some softness earlier in the day after both Israel and Iran launched attacks on energy infrastructure, impacting the world's biggest gas production facilities in Qatar and Iran. Rising oil prices are negative for oil marketing companies.
Brent crude rebounds 9.6% from day's low to $110 on reports of attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field
Crude oil prices rose 9% after an attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, part of the world's largest natural gas deposit. Reports suggest Israel, with US consent, targeted the site, escalating tensions and risking global energy security amid ongoing military conflict in the region.
Hormuz chokehold leaves over 1.7 million tonnes of India’s oil, LNG and LPG cargo stranded
In the heart of the Persian Gulf, twenty-two Indian vessels laden with essential oil and gas remain stranded. With millions of tonnes of crude oil, LPG, and LNG in limbo, these ships are eagerly awaiting clearance to navigate the obstructed Strait of Hormuz. The current turmoil has significantly impacted India's energy supplies.
$200 crude oil scenario: How Reliance Industries, ONGC & OMCs stack up
Global oil prices are soaring, threatening India's import-reliant economy. A potential $200 per barrel scenario looms, impacting refiners and oil marketing companies severely. While Reliance Industries shows resilience, upstream players like ONGC face price caps. Gas companies grapple with supply route disruptions, potentially affecting industrial users and CNG availability.
Asia markets could see 15-20% downside if oil hits $120-130: Morgan Stanley
Jonathan Garner, Chief Asia and Emerging Markets Equity Strategist, Morgan Stanley, says the risk is not just higher oil prices but disruption in supply flows across oil and gas. He flags that this could hit industrial production, including fertilisers, and weigh on economic activity across Asia, which remains highly dependent on energy imports.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Sensex, Nifty get a breather; broader markets remain under pressure
Benchmark indices rose over 1% after last week's steep fall, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, but broader markets stayed weak amid rising crude prices and global tensions
Fuel Shortages From War Begin To Threaten Global Food Supply
Two weeks into the US-Israeli war with Iran, flows of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and fertilizer have been choked by attacks on energy infrastructure across the Middle East.
Iran threatens to 'set region's oil and gas on fire' if energy infrastructure attacked
Iran has issued a stern warning, threatening to disrupt the region's oil and gas industry if its energy infrastructure or ports face any attacks. A spokesman for the Iranian military's central operational command stated that any aggression would result in widespread destruction of the area's energy resources.
US-Iran war, high crude oil prices could shave off as much as 4% from Nifty earnings: Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Expert view: Higher energy costs increase input expenses for several sectors, which could pressure margins and reduce overall earnings growth across companies in the Nifty index, said Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
India ensures household gas supply amid global energy crisis
India is diverting imported and domestic gas to priority sectors like households and CNG vehicles due to supply crunches caused by the Iran war. Petrochemical units and power plants may face complete allocation cuts, while fertilizer and refinery supplies are also reduced. GAIL will manage the diversion, with a common price set by the oil ministry.