Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said India has never faced a shortage of petroleum products, even during the Covid pandemic or global conflicts, crediting the government’s foresight for ensuring uninterrupted supplies.
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India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has partnered with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Japan’s leading shipping company and one of the largest in the world, to build, own, and operate two Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs).
Russian natural gas exports to the EU saw a sharp month-over-month contraction of 18.3% in June, according to data compiled by Reuters. The drop was reportedly attributed to maintenance of the gas-pumping infrastructure.
OPEC+ agreed to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, marking the first meeting since oil prices surged and then retreated following attacks on Iran.
India’s Russian oil imports rose to an 11-month high in June, further cementing Moscow’s continued dominance in New Delhi’s oil import basket.
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have signed agreements worth $27 billion, covering clean energy, petrochemical industries, and aviation fuel services, during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit to the Kingdom.
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that New Delhi has raised concerns with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham regarding a proposed bill that threatens to impose massive tariffs, up to 500%, on countries that continue importing oil from Russia.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) launched the 2025 edition of its Annual Statistical Bulletin (ASB) on Wednesday, July 2 2025, at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria.
Informed trade sources have revealed that Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil exporter, plans to raise its official selling prices for oil to Asian markets in August, marking the highest levels since April.
India's renewable energy sector faces financial challenges as subsidy ends, requiring projects to pay transmission costs after June, potentially increasing green energy tariffs and hindering clean energy goals.
A tanker carrying the first cargo of liquefied natural gas from LNG Canada set sail Monday from British Columbia’s northern coast, heralding the commercial startup of the $18-billion Shell PLC-led export terminal and ushering in Canada’s long-awaited debut into the global LNG market.
Despite a projected decline in long-term global oil demand and a slowdown in 2025 due to Trump's tariffs, S&P Global Commodity Insights forecasts India will lead future oil demand growth, increasing import dependency.
The Pakistani government has revised gas prices for the fiscal year 2025-26 and okayed a 50 percent increase in fixed charges for domestic consumers, effective from July 1, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) announced on Sunday.
The Indian Navy swung into action after receiving a distress call of an oil tanker catching fire in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday. Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tabar was mobilised to rescue Pulau flagged MT Yi Cheng 6, which reported a major fire after engine failure.
Ukraine will initiate appropriate sanctions against those countries that buy the most Russian oil, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said.
TotalEnergies is in advanced discussions to sell its shale oil assets in Argentina, with two suitors submitting bids, aligning with CEO Patrick Pouyann's statement of divesting stakes at the right price.
India's US oil imports surged over 270% YoY in Q1 2025, highlighting its strategy to boost American imports amid trade pact negotiations and diversify crude oil sources.
China's Iranian oil imports surged in June as shipments accelerated before the recent conflict in the region and demand from independent refineries improved, analysts said.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified India's position on importing crude oil from Iran on thursday, stating that energy purchases are based on "market factors and the prevailing global situation."
In a fresh push for energy security, India is planning to set up strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) at six new locations to guard against global oil supply shocks, Mint reported, citing people familiar with the development.
