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Tata Motors, Castrol India partner to build circular economy for used engine oil
Tata Motors and Castrol India will pilot a used engine oil collection and recycling programme in Karnataka. The companies aim to build a scalable circular economy model for lubricants through a traceable recycling ecosystem.
Hormuz reopening quickly floods oil markets with supply, weighing on prices
An increase in crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, combined with weak Chinese demand and inventory releases, is putting downward pressure on oil prices worldwide
INR rebounds on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices
The Indian rupee is witnessing a pullback from sharp decline registered this week in opening trades on Thursday as oil prices are receding to near pre war levels and by taking some positive cues from local equities. INR opened at Rs 94.30 and hit a high of 94.25 far during the day. Yesterday, rupee appreciated by 11 paise to settle at 94.65 against the US dollar on Wednesday on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices. Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets and FII inflows further supported the local unit. Indian shares rose sharply on Wednesday amid easing geopolitical tensions and growing optimism around a potential U.S.-India bilateral trade agreement. Global oil prices fell to their lowest level in four months amid indications that more tankers stranded in the Gulf since the start of the Iran war were beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz. However, dollar strength overseas on expectation of a near term rate hike is likely to cap any sharp gains in .
INR rebounds on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices
The Indian rupee appreciated by 11 paise to settle at 94.65 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices. Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets and FII inflows further supported the local unit. Indian shares rose sharply on Wednesday amid easing geopolitical tensions and growing optimism around a potential U.S.-India bilateral trade agreement. Global oil prices fell to their lowest level in four months amid indications that more tankers stranded in the Gulf since the start of the Iran war were beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz.
India-bound oil supertanker booked in Gulf at 897% of benchmark freight rate
A supertanker has been provisionally booked to ship oil from the Persian Gulf to India at a staggering rate, nearly nine times the benchmark freight cost. This eye-watering price highlights a severe shortage of available vessels in the region. The high demand, driven by increased exports and the need to move stuck cargoes, is forcing buyers to pay premium rates, with ships taking weeks to return to the Persian Gulf.
Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed Strait of Hormuz since signing of Iran-US MoU: MEA
Eleven India-bound vessels have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran agreement on June 17, according to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Ten Indian-flagged ships remain in the Persian Gulf, with two more entering the region. This crucial waterway, vital for global oil transit, has recently faced disruptions, raising concerns about energy supplies and market stability.
No bids made in Indian Oil tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes, say sources
Indian Oil Corporation has failed to secure any bids for chartering vessels to transport crude oil and LPG from the Strait of Hormuz. Ship owners are hesitant due to the current geopolitical climate, preferring to await clearer terms before entering the region. The tenders sought to move significant quantities of LPG and crude from key Middle Eastern ports to India's west coast.
Crude On Standby: 80 Million Barrels Of Oil Ready To Cross Strait Of Hormuz On US-Iran Peace Deal
According to data compiled by Vortexa and reported by Bloomberg, around 40 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) loaded with non-sanctioned crude from Gulf producers are currently positioned inside the Persian Gulf.
Gulf Oil Is Back on the Market, But Asian Refiners Refuse to Overpay - Investing.com India
Gulf Oil Is Back on the Market, But Asian Refiners Refuse to OverpayInvesting.com India
At the gates of Hormuz, 80 million barrels of oil are on standby
Large volumes of crude oil are waiting in the Persian Gulf and are ready to move through the Strait of Hormuz if shipping activity resumes following an interim US-Iran agreement aimed at restoring transit in the waterway.
Oil Prices Today: Brent Crude Hovers Near $79 As Gulf Oil Flows Resume, See 9% Weekly Dip
Brent crude fell towards $79 a barrel on Friday and was down more than 9% for the week, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $75.
Brent Slumps Below $75 As US-Iran Peace MoU Pushes Oil Close To Pre-War Levels
Markets are now shifting their focus from geopolitical risks to the pace at which oil exports and shipping activity can recover across the Persian Gulf.