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India fertilizer offers sink in sign of easing supply strain
India's urea import prices have dropped sharply, less than half of April's rates. This indicates global fertilizer supply issues are easing. The country is securing large quantities of urea for its monsoon sowing season. However, India is also increasing its spot purchases of liquefied natural gas for domestic urea production, facing higher costs for this vital feedstock.
Crude oil prices rally after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz following US strikes; Brent oil near $95 a barrel
Concerns over a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a key maritime route that facilitates nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas shipments — have kept crude oil prices elevated.
India has 76 days of fuel reserves, oil supplies secure: Hardeep Singh Puri
India possesses robust fuel reserves, sufficient for approximately one month of disruption. The nation's diversified sourcing strategy and expanding energy infrastructure provide a strong buffer. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri expressed confidence that global supply shortages will be mitigated. Additional gas supplies will further strengthen energy security. India is well-positioned to manage potential disruptions.
OMCs losing nearly ₹700 per domestic LPG cylinder despite price hike: Govt
Cooking gas prices have risen again. Oil companies are still losing about ₹700 on each domestic LPG cylinder. International prices are up due to the West Asia conflict. This has increased supply costs significantly. Consumers pay less than global rates. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries receive a subsidy on fewer refills annually.
Adani Ports bags 10-year contract for Argentina’s first LNG export project
Adani Ports has won a significant 10-year contract to support Argentina's inaugural liquefied natural gas export project. This deal, secured through a subsidiary, positions the Adani Group at the forefront of a venture expected to commence operations in September 2027. The project aims to produce millions of tonnes of LNG annually, potentially transforming Argentina into a key global energy supplier.
LPG Prices Hiked: Domestic cooking gas rates increased by Rs 29 per cylinder; Here's what consumers will now pay
LPG Price Today: Domestic LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 29, taking the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 942 with effect from June 7. The hike comes after a previous increase in March and is aimed at partially offsetting losses incurred by oil marketing companies on subsidised cooking gas sales amid volatile global energy prices.
Oil India reports natural gas presence in second Andaman offshore well
Oil India Limited has found natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman offshore block. This is the second well in the block to confirm hydrocarbon presence. The discovery is a positive indicator for future exploration in the area. OIL is currently processing seismic data for further appraisal well drilling.
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Oil may stay expensive even if West Asia tensions ease, pressure OMCs: ICICI Securities
Probal Sen, Oil and Gas Analyst at ICICI Securities believes global energy supply chains have structurally changed after the Middle East conflict. India is increasing crude imports from Venezuela, Russia, the US and Africa to manage shortages, but cheap crude is no longer available.
Crude oil prices rise as renewed West Asia tensions stoke supply concerns
The ongoing war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have shaved 20% off global LNG supplies and the longer Hormuz remains closed, the higher oil, gas, and electricity prices will rise
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadows
As the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by adopting tactics more commonly associated with the oil industry's “shadow fleet.” LNG carriers are increasingly switching off transponders, travelling in pairs, and making “dark transits” through the chokepoint to reduce the risk of attacks and avoid attracting attention.
Ajit Doval Calls For Maritime Security, Unified Global Action Against Terrorism At Moscow Security Forum
Doval warned that any sustained disarray to global oil and gas supplies could severely destabilise the world economy.