Ukraine is restricting imports of diesel from India due to India's continued purchases of Russian crude, which holds about a third of total Indian oil imports.
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Daily oil production in Iran has increased by 3,000 barrels following the launch of well Fahliyan-52 at the South Azadegan field, raising the field’s total output to 61,900 barrels per day, Petropars Group said.
Brent crude futures rose 32 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $67.31 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 32 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $63.01 a barrel.
US President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on India for Russian oil, causing a rift between the two countries, justifying the move to curb Russia's finances.
Iran’s Oil Ministry has established a special task force aimed at improving oil and gas production methods and tools, as well as developing enhanced recovery technologies, a senior official announced.
heavy crude fell $1.63 to $69.18/b in Aug as OPEC output jumped 478k bpd to 27.95m. Iran’s output slipped 27k to 3.22m bpd; OPEC+ to lift quotas in Oct amid steady demand outlook.
Brent crude futures rose 42 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $66.79 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 31 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $62.68.
Under Donald Trump's administration, the US is advocating for coordinated action among G7 countries to impose steep tariffs on Chinese and Indian imports.
President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for Iran to reduce reliance on oil revenues and unlock the full potential of domestic talent and industry.
Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $67.28 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 26 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $63.41.
India continues to buy cheap Russian crude oil, despite being punished for it by the United States.Last year, India’s imports of Russian crude surpassed 1.7 million barrels per day.India is betting big on clean energy, but coal remains key in its energy mix.
Brent crude futures rose 66 cents, or 1 percent, to $67.05 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 68 cents, or 1.1 percent, to $63.31 a barrel.
US President Donald Trump wants to work with EU countries to push Russia to end its war in Ukraine by imposing big new trade tariffs on India and China and impose further sanctions on the shadow fleet, reports say.
Oil production from the Nowruz field has increased by 1,500 barrels per day following the completion of a complex offshore power cable operation, according to an Iranian offshore oil company official.
Iran's Pars Oil and Gas Company has commissioned the ninth well at Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, increasing its daily gas production capacity to over 22 million cubic meters.
Brent crude rose 47 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $66.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 72 cents, or 1.2 percent, to $62.98.
The spot supply of Russian oil has not changed from earlier, with barrels trading at a discount of $2-$3 per barrel to Dubai for delivery at Indian ports, said Anuj Jain, head of finance at Indian Oil Corp, the country's top refiner.
Brent crude rose $1.28, or 1.95 percent, to $66.78 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.20, or 1.94 percent, to $63.07 a barrel.
The loss of Ukrainian oil refineries this summer has forced traders to compensate with imports, purchasing diesel fuel even from India, which imports a significant portion of its crude oil from Russia, an analyst said at the weekend.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday hit out at US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick over his recent remarks on India-US trade deal saying, "India doesn't have to say sorry about anything".