India's Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, hopes for a potential reduction in petrol and diesel prices, pending stable global crude oil prices for the next two to three months.
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The European Union has imposed sanctions on India's Nayara Energy's Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, as part of its 18th sanctions package targeting Russia's energy sector. The move aims to curb Russia's war budget but has sparked India's criticism of the EU's energy trade standards.
Iran has increased crude oil production by 38,000 barrels per day (bpd) at its South Azadegan oilfield over the past 10 months, following the successful drilling and completion of 17 wells, the head of Petropars, the company developing the field, said.
Brent crude rose 73 cents, or 1.05 percent, to $70.25 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 83 cents, or 1.23 percent, to $68.37.
An Iranian missile attack on Israel's Haifa Bay refinery has caused estimated damages ranging between $150 million and $200 million, according to statements from Bazan Group, the facility’s operator.
Brent crude futures rose 17 cents, or about 0.3 percent, to $68.67 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 31 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $66.69.
The price of Iran’s heavy crude oil climbed by $5.88, or 9.2 percent, in June compared to May, reaching $69.13 per barrel, according to OPEC’s latest monthly report.
India's Russian crude imports increased to 1.75 million barrels per day in H1 2025, retaining Russia's 35% share of the Indian oil market. However, the shrinking discount on Urals crude indicates a fading advantage, with shipping costs dropping.
Iran’s oil minister said Wednesday the country’s crude production and exports are ongoing and stable, though he declined to provide specific figures.
Brent crude futures fell 17 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $68.54 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 11 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $66.41.
The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company reported a 78% drilling fleet productivity and a 9.1% reduction in standby time in Q1 due to domestic capabilities and centralized management.
Brent crude fell 32 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $68.89 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 44 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $66.54.
India may face economic consequences as the US considers a 500% tariff on Russian energy imports, disrupting India's energy strategy and raising oil prices.
The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has developed a comprehensive annual plan to overhaul and modernize seven drilling rigs as part of a broader strategy to enhance technical and specialized services across the country’s onshore oil and gas fields, a senior official said.
Brent crude futures rose 58 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $70.94 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 59 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $69.04.
The managing director of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) referred to the company's move towards domestic production of the equipment, and said: "One of the strategic priorities of the National Iranian Drilling Company is to increase the share of domestic manufacturing.”
India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced a bold energy security roadmap, aiming for energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070.
The deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee praised the efforts of oil industry workers during the 12-day war, stating that all refineries are currently operating at full capacity, with fuel transportation and distribution proceeding smoothly.
deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced a comprehensive plan to modernize its drilling fleet, localize equipment production, develop a national drilling engine, and repair and complete 150 oil wells by March 20, 2026.
Crude oil exports from Saudi Arabia to China are seen reaching the highest level in two years in August, Reuters reported today, citing half a dozen unnamed trade sources.