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BPCL, Asian Paints, IndiGo, Ixigo: Crude-Linked Stocks Fall Across Sectors As Oil Surges On US-Iran Strikes
The rise in crude oil prices weighed on stocks across sectors that typically face higher energy and raw material costs when oil becomes more expensive.
IndiGo, HPCL, other oil sensitive stocks plunge up to 5% as US strikes on Iran lift crude prices
Oil-sensitive Indian stocks tumbled significantly after US airstrikes on Iran. Crude oil prices climbed as sanctions on Iranian sales were reinstated. These events reignited concerns over Middle East stability and potential supply disruptions. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable, impacting global energy supply routes. Analysts expect oil inventories to stay under pressure until Gulf supplies resume.
Near-zero E100 demand puts brakes on OMCs' E85 rollout
Oil companies are reluctant to expand E85 fuel stations due to poor demand. Nearly 400 pilot E100 outlets saw almost no fuel offtake. Flex-fuel vehicle sales must increase before infrastructure expansion occurs. Higher ethanol blends may damage engines in older vehicles. Low price difference and energy content hinder ethanol fuel adoption.
Russian Oil Gets Cheaper For India As Discounts Cross $10 Mark: Report
India has emerged as one of Russia's biggest energy customers.
How low can oil go | Explained
The competition in the energy market has intensified forcing Saudi Arabia to offer its Asian customers the biggest cut to oil prices in 26 years. Scroll down for the latest estimates for crude oil prices in the coming months.
ET Graphics: Crude oil retreats, but India's fuel bills stay up
China has reduced fuel prices, mirroring pre-war levels as crude oil costs decline. Indian private retailer Nayara Energy also cut its fuel rates recently. State-run firms have not yet followed suit after substantial first-quarter losses. These companies incurred nearly seventy-five thousand crore rupees in losses. This situation arose due to delayed fuel price adjustments by the government.
Oil prices could slip below $60 if China holds back on buying, says energy expert
Global oil supplies are expected to outpace demand in the second half of the year, increasing the risk of lower crude prices. One energy expert says prices could briefly fall below $60 a barrel if China delays replenishing its strategic oil reserves, though he expects Beijing to step in if prices drop too far.
Indian Oil, HPCL buy 7 million barrels of crude via tenders, trade sources say
Indian refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp have collectively secured approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil through recent tenders. Indian Oil acquired various grades from Angola and Nigeria, while HPCL purchased Brazilian Tupi crude. These significant purchases are slated for delivery between August and September, bolstering India's energy reserves.
Asian shares mixed, oil prices decline after Opec+ announces output hike
Asian shares and US futures were mixed on Monday following a long weekend on Wall Street, while selling of technology shares pulled benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul lower. Oil prices slipped after OPEC+ announced Sunday that seven of its members plan to expand oil production by a combined total of 188,000 barrels per day in August. It was the fifth consecutive month OPEC+ members have agreed to raise output. The countries increasing their output are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman. Uncertainty over supplies persists as talks with Iran aimed at fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz appear to be on hold during funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which will continue for several days. In energy trading early Monday, Brent crude, the international standard, lost 25 cents to $71.87 a barrel. US benchmark crude lost 10 cents to $68.59 a barrel. Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.4% to 69,468.17. Tech giant SoftBank Group Corp. declined 3.4%, while computer
Kirloskar Oil Engines shares snap six-day losing streak after BofA Securities projects 26% upside
Kirloskar Oil Engines is now focused on executing its first hyperscaler project successfully, which Kirloskar said will help win more business in one of the fastest growing markets for power generation equipment.
India eyes oil exploration expansion after Middle East war shortages
In response to a critical energy supply crisis, India is ramping up its efforts in domestic crude exploration. The country, known for its reliance on oil imports, is set to unveil extensive uncharted regions for bidding. This initiative, named 'Samudra Manthan,' aims to enhance production levels in light of rising energy demands and global volatility, with significant funding earmarked for offshore drilling activities.
Iraq approves preliminary agreements to study strategic oil export pipeline projects
Iraq's cabinet has greenlit preliminary deals for strategic oil export pipeline studies. A consortium featuring US firms Capital TI and Chevron, alongside Qatar's UCC, will explore routes like Basra-Haditha-Kirkuk-Ceyhan. These initial agreements carry no financial commitment for the Iraqi oil ministry. Additionally, Basra Oil Company is authorized to engage KBR for consultancy on a Basra-Haditha pipeline project.