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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicOil demand

Topic: Oil demand

India to drive growth in oil demand till 2030, transport fuels main reason

International Energy Agency says India's oil demand will be driven by diesel/gasoil requirements in contrast to the rest of the world, where EV boom will lead to lower demand.

India to soon surpass China as largest driver of global oil demand driver through 2030, says IEA

According to the report released at the India Energy Week (IEA) 2024 in Goa, India is on track to lead an increase in oil demand of nearly 1.2 million barrels per day.

India soon to overtake China as largest oil demand driver, says IEA chief

Fatih Birol said that, since India has abundant renewable energy capacity, the country should not miss the opportunity to become a superpower in the green hydrogen business.

India’s oil demand worsens as country remains under local lockdowns to battle Covid

The plunge in consumption at the world’s third-biggest crude consumer will weigh on sentiment on oil prices and damp expectations for a strong global demand rebound in the summer.

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India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match coverage shows it’s no longer cricket—politics & business

The ‘great rivalry’ angle was also blown out of proportion, given that India now holds a handsome record of wins against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches—8-1.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.