The international tanker market views the activation of the so-called “snapback” mechanism by three European countries, under US pressure, as having no significant effect beyond existing American sanctions, according to Lloyd’s List.
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Brent crude rose 6 cents to $66.09 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 4 cents to $62.41 a barrel.
US Energy secretary Chris Wright, who recently said Washington is keen for India to draw down energy purchases from Russia, is expected to visit India in either November or December.
The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said innovative and technological ideas must deliver practical results, adding that the company is prepared to shoulder the operational costs and risks of implementing such projects in the oil industry.
The production oversight director of the National Iranian Oil Company stressed the need to clearly identify challenges in developing the oil industry, saying that with a scientific approach, those challenges can be recognized and resolved.
Brent crude futures fell 53 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $67.44 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading at $62.83 a barrel, down 62 cents, or 1 percent.
India’s industrial output slowed to 4% in August 2025 from 4.3% in July, hit by weak consumer demand and US tariffs on Russian oil imports. Manufacturing, capital goods, and consumer non-durables dragged growth, while mining and infrastructure showed resilience.
The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company marked National Firefighting and Safety Day by highlighting the bravery of the oil industry’s firefighters and emphasizing the importance of health, safety, environment, and employee well-being in all oil sector activities.
Iran has broken its oil production record for the first time in seven years following new development measures in its oil fields, the oil minister said.
Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $69.70 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 49 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $65.23 a barrel.
Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy is exporting oil products through sanctioned tankers and tapping new markets this month as it revives overseas sales in the aftermath of crippling sanctions, LSEG and Kpler shipping data shows.
The National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) is prioritizing both production continuity and environmental protection, the company’s managing director said.
The National Iranian Oil Company has delivered more than 130 exploratory wells to operating companies, with about 70% of them ready to enter oil and gas production after repair and completion work, a senior official said.
India has imported a large shipment of Iranian crude for the first time in years, raising speculation that New Delhi may be preparing to resume broader purchases despite U.S. sanctions.
Brent crude rose 21 cents to $69.63 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 32 cents to $65.30 a barrel.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressed Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil, signaling that Ankara could gain access to F-35 fighter jets and relief from defense sanctions if it aligns with Washington’s push to isolate Moscow.
Indian officials have again told the Trump administration that a significant reduction in Russian oil imports by the South Asian nation’s refiners would require Washington to instead allow crude purchases from sanctioned suppliers Iran and Venezuela.
The launch of a mobile desalting unit at the Cheshmeh-Khosh oil field has removed production restrictions and marked a major step in cooperation with the National Iranian Oil Company, according to the head of ZN Vostok.
Brent crude futures fell 49 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $68.82 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 54 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $64.45 a barrel.
Iran has increased output at the Cheshmeh-Khosh oil field by 14,000 barrels a day after launching a mobile desalting unit, raising total daily production to 114,000 barrels, the head of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) said Wednesday.