Economics

Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Oil crosses $103 as US tightens Iran blockade

Oil crosses $103 as US tightens Iran blockade Asian stocks tumble as blockade fears shake markets Oil Prices Skyrocket Past $100 as Trump’s Iran Blockade Bombshell Shakes the World Buckle up, folks—oil markets just hit the panic button. On Sunday, Brent crude, the global oil yardstick, rocketed more than 8% to breach $103 a barrel, […]

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OPEC+ nations to ramp up oil output in May amid global energy crisis

OPEC+ boosts May output as energy crisis bites

OPEC+ boosts May output as energy crisis bites The countries voiced growing concern over attacks targeting vital energy infrastructure, warning such strikes could worsen instability and disrupt global supply chains further. OPEC+ Oil Giants Step Up: A Lifeline for Markets as West Asia Burns New Delhi: In a world where every barrel counts, eight OPEC+

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Iran fires cruise missiles at Qatar, oil tanker hit

Iran fires missiles at Qatar, tanker struck, tensions rise

Iran fires missiles at Qatar, tanker struck, tensions rise Iran refuses U.S. talks, conflict deepens across region Trump’s Iran War Escalates: Qatar Hit, Indians Mourned, Pope Pleads for Peace Imagine waking up to the thud of missiles in your backyard—that’s the nightmare Qatar faced on April 1, 2026. The country’s defence ministry revealed Iran launched

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Govt slashes petrol excise, scraps diesel duty to offset global crude surge

Government cuts fuel taxes to ease rising costs

Government cuts fuel taxes to ease rising costs Centre cuts petrol duty, exempts diesel to soften oil shock, giving relief to companies while keeping pump prices steady New Delhi’s Fuel Lifeline: Excise Duty Slash Shields You from War-Fueled Price Storm Hey, if you’re in Hyderabad or anywhere juggling rising bills amid this Middle East madness,

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Qatar gas crisis hits nations people feel shock

Qatar gas crisis hits nations people feel shock

Qatar gas crisis hits nations people feel shock These losses hit everyday life, from LPG in Indian kitchens to South Korea’s chipmakers relying on scarce helium supplies For Saad al-Kaabi, the shock is still settling in. As the CEO of QatarEnergy and the nation’s energy minister, he has spent a lifetime navigating the complex geopolitics

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Modi-Iran call amid West Asia tensions.

Modi-Iran call amid West Asia tensions.

Modi-Iran call amid West Asia tensions. PM Modi told Masoud Pezeshkian Indian citizens’ safety and smooth flow of goods and energy remain India’s top priority always. The Unanswered Call from the Strait The ringtone was specific, reserved for only a handful of numbers, and when it pierced the quiet of his South Mumbai apartment at

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Suresh Gopi says efforts on to control LPG crisis.

Suresh Gopi says efforts on to control LPG crisis.

Suresh Gopi says efforts on to control LPG crisis. Home Ministry runs 24×7 control room with Information, Broadcasting and Petroleum ministries to monitor situation and coordinate response. The cylinder arrived this morning, and I wept. My name is Kavitha, and I live in a small apartment in Thrissur with my mother-in-law, who is seventy-three and

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Crude oil prices surge past $100 a barrel.

Crude oil prices surge past $100 a barrel.

Crude oil prices surge past $100 a barrel. Iraq, Kuwait and UAE cut oil output as storage tanks fill amid reduced ability to export crude. The numbers scrolling across the screen at Aliyah’s gas station on Chicago’s South Side told a story that needed no translation. Regular: $3.45. Premium: $3.89. Diesel: $4.60. The digits glowed

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Trump aide says Indians acted smart on Russian oil

Trump aide says Indians acted smart on Russian oil

Trump aide says Indians acted smart on Russian oil US lets India buy Russian oil already at sea The U.S. granted India a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil that was already loaded on ships, aiming to ease global supply pressures during the Iran conflict. The news crackled across phone screens

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India joins Pax Silica, strengthening global ties

India joins Pax Silica, strengthening global ties

India joins Pax Silica, strengthening global ties Nations join hands, families breathe easier, hoping shelves stay full. The ballroom of the hotel in New Delhi was a study in controlled elegance. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow on polished floors, and men in well-tailored suits exchanged firm handshakes. Cameras clicked. Speeches were delivered. Documents were

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