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Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate as Iran targets regional energy infrastructure
In a dramatic turn of events, Iran has intensified its offensive against oil and gas installations across the Gulf, a direct response following an Israeli airstrike near the vital Strait of Hormuz. This escalating conflict places nearby shipping interests in jeopardy, with reported damage to vessels off both the UAE and Qatar.
Dubai Stocks Fall Into Bear Market as Iran War Enters Third Week
Dubai stocks slid into bear-market territory as the crisis in the Middle East caused chaos in the energy, shipping, real estate and tourism industries.
Middle East War: Iran clears passage for two Indian LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has granted permission for two Indian LPG tankers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz. This development occurs as ongoing conflict in West Asia impacts shipping routes. Despite security concerns, Iran's Supreme Leader's representative stated the strait remains open. He confirmed that some vessels are still transiting the vital waterway.
Five Stocks To Watch: BSE, NTPC, BHEL, Petronet And GE Shipping | March 13, 2026
Top picks include stock exchange operator BSE, state-run power heavyweights NTPC and BHEL, energy player Petronet LNG, and shipping major Great Eastern Shipping (GE Shipping).
Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Oil prices have surged after the US–Israel attacks on Iran escalated into a wider Middle East war, disrupting energy supplies and shipping in the region. Tankers carrying about 20 million barrels of oil a day are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to safety risks around the Strait of Hormuz, while damage to oil and gas facilities has further tightened supply.
Industrial users stare at propane, natural gas shortage after Qatar halted production
Indian industries face potential propane and natural gas shortages. Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas production following a drone attack. This impacts industrial customers, though household piped natural gas supplies remain unaffected. Companies are monitoring the situation closely. Global energy prices and shipping costs are also rising.
Stocks to Watch Today: Hindustan Unilever, Ramky Infrastructure, BSE, Gujarat Gas, Sundram Fasteners, Omnitech Engineering in focus on 5 March
Stocks to Watch, 5 March: Stocks like Hindustan Unilever, Ramky Infrastructure, Cyient, Protean eGov Technologies, BSE, Polycab India, Great Eastern Shipping Company, Gujarat Gas, and Omnitech Engineering will be in focus on March 5.
Stocks to Watch Today: JSW Steel, Tata Motors PV, Adani Enterprises, SEPC, Muthoot Finance, GE Shipping, Welspun Enterprises, Sheela Foam, Voltas in focus on 15 May
Stocks to Watch, 15 May: Stocks like HCL Technologies, SEPC, Adani Enterprises, Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services, Simca Advertising, Jaro Institute of Technology Management and Research, Voltas, Welspun Enterprises, Great Eastern Shipping Company, Muthoot Finance, Sheela Foam, and JSW Steel will be in focus on May 15.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade KPIT Technologies, Birlasoft, Gujarat Ambuja Exports, Indian Energy Exchange, GE Shipping, CDSL, and others on April 7?
The market is expected to remain range-bound, with focus on developments related to the US–Iran ceasefire. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade ACME Solar Holdings, Thermax, Sun TV Network, NTPC Green Energy, GE Shipping, and others on March 20?
The market is expected to see consolidation with range-bound trading after the severe correction. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Gujarat Energy shares decline 1.6%; Nomura says selloff is an opportunity. Here's why
Nomura said the ceasefire has improved LPG supplies as shipping traffic gradually returns to normal, resulting in better propane availability and lower prices
Aegis Vopak, Gujarat Pipavav shares fall up to 7% as shipping, logistics stocks slide on global supply disruptions
The weakness in shipping and logistics stocks today comes amid rising uncertainty in global trade and energy markets after the conflict in the Middle East disrupted tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz.