Iran supplied 50.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas to power plants in the first half of the irannian year 1404, marking a 2 billion cubic meter increase compared with the same period last year, the Oil Ministry announced.
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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.
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 Phase 14 refinery of the South Pars gas field has been handed over to the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) as its final operator.
The National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) is prioritizing both production continuity and environmental protection, the company’s managing director said.
The head of Khangiran operational zone said that despite sandstorms, extreme heat, and even a 12-day war, the workforce carried out more than 170,000 safe work hours of overhauls to prepare the facilities for maximum production in winter.
Iran’s annual inflation rate reached 37.5 percent in the last month of summer (August 23-September 22), up 1.2 percentage points from the previous month, the Statistical Center of Iran said.
The Tehran Gas Company has begun installing emergency gas vent towers in the capital as part of a project to strengthen the city’s resilience to earthquakes and natural disasters.
Oil India Ltd has discovered natural gas reserves off the Andaman Islands, the State-owned firm said without putting an estimate of the size of the find.
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.
Iran’s gasoline consumption hit a record high this summer, totaling about 12.5 billion liters, with an average daily use of 134.3 million liters, according to the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company.
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.