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The government has lifted all restrictions on non-domestic packed LPG supplies and partially restored bulk LPG distribution after improvements in global supply conditions. The move follows easing tensions in West Asia and is expected to provide significant relief to industrial and commercial consumers
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NSA Ajit Doval said the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is a positive step for global energy security while addressing the BRICS NSAs conclave in New Delhi. He highlighted geopolitical uncertainties, disruptive technologies and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation
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NITI Aayog vice chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said India must diversify its energy sources in light of the West Asia conflict. He described the crisis as a short-term disruption and stressed the need for broader trade and energy security strategies
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Four cargo ships carrying vital urea, DAP, and sulphur shipments have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz en route to Indian ports. The arrivals will supplement India's robust 196.08 lakh tonne fertiliser stockpile for the kharif season
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An explosion ripped through Qatar’s Ras Laffan natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers attempted to restart operations halted during the Iran war. The blast at the Barzan facility triggered a massive fire, injuring at least 54 people and leaving 18 missing.
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The Trump administration has indicated that Iran will be allowed to resume selling oil on international markets under a new diplomatic framework, a move expected to impact global energy prices and major importers like India. Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed that exports could reach 1.5 million barrels per day.
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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of tougher military action if it fails to rein in allied groups in Lebanon, ahead of fresh negotiations in Switzerland. The administration claims military pressure has weakened Iran’s leverage, while Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted stabilising oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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India’s maritime and energy security received a boost as three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo. The vessels are headed to Indian ports amid improving regional shipping conditions
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Agreements that postpone difficult questions can create opportunities for peace, but they can also defer crises rather than solve them
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Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers — Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald — carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo with 94 crew members successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
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Iran escalated tensions with the US by announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and casting doubt on nuclear negotiations in Switzerland, citing Israeli attacks and American “bad faith.” Pakistan and Qatar are mediating technical-level talks, while US negotiators are already in Switzerland.
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Around 80 million barrels of crude oil await transit through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative US-Iran peace deal restores shipping. Oil prices have eased, inflation may moderate, and new Iranian regulations now require advance permits, registration, and insurance for vessels
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Senior US officials unveiled the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, a 14‑paragraph interim framework signed with Iran. The agreement seeks to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, restrict Iran’s nuclear programme, and pave the way for a broader accord within 60 days.
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US President Donald Trump said the agreement with Iran would help lower oil prices, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and strengthen the global economy. He said easing Gulf tensions had reduced concerns over oil supply disruptions and would help contain inflation
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US President Donald Trump, during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, declared that the United States would support India if attacked, praised Modi as one of the world’s toughest negotiators, and said the two nations were close to finalising a trade deal.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during talks with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France, emphasized the need for ensuring the safety of Indian seafarers in the proposed US-Iran peace deal.
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Global crude oil and LNG prices are expected to moderate as US-Iran peace prospects improve and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz potentially resumes. Analysts, however, warn that supply disruptions and infrastructure damage may keep energy markets volatile for months
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise the issue of three Indian seafarers killed in US attacks during his meeting with Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, highlighting concerns over recent maritime incidents
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Fuel prices in Hyderabad have risen sharply over the past month, with petrol increasing by nearly ₹8 per litre. Following the US–Iran agreement to ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, consumers are now hoping for relief at the pumps.
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Indian LNG carrier Disha completed a safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first Indian-flagged LNG vessel to exit the conflict zone in over three months. The ship, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG, is headed to Dahej
