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Topic: Oil industry

EV sales have taken giant leap forward. But here’s why US is doubling down on oil production

What's happening in the fossil fuel industry is an example of the 'green paradox'—extract resources as quickly as possible when faced with the threat of future decreased market value.

Using oil weapon against Russia risks military response to economic punishment

Cutting Russia's oil and gas exports equals economic decapitation of the regime. Putin has already raised nuclear alert levels. Put oil and gas on the table, and he’s likely to up the ante.

Excise duties & Robin Hood politics — why fuel prices are rising despite low global rates

In episode 668 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint’s Shekhar Gupta narrates the story of fuel pricing in the country to unpack why prices have risen drastically.

Trump has had an extraordinary impact on oil industry, things will change if Biden wins

Everything will carry on pretty much as they are if Trump is re-elected as US President. But if Biden wins, things will certainly change for domestic energy companies and policy.

Should Modi govt let oil crash cushion finances or will lower retail prices revive economy?

The global oil slump has given Modi govt the cushion to hike fuel taxes to meet revenue shortfalls. But retail fuel prices still hover around pre-Covid-19 levels.

Booze will hurt India’s bid to increase ethanol content in petrol

UP govt order to sugar mills to provide molasses to alcoholic drinks manufacturers at rates well below market levels means less is available to turn into ethanol.

Venezuela oil czar courts India after $20 billion hit from US

India is set to emerge as Venezuela’s preferred customer due to the nation’s willingness to pay for crude in cash.

Saudi prince needs to focus on more realistic and practical reforms

Saudi Arabia needs to reduce the state’s role in the economy, promote privatisation and ensure greater transparency in the system.

On Camera

Dhankhar’s resignation: How Modi-Shah’s ‘capable’ BJP has served another strong message to RSS

One has to be incredibly credulous to buy BJP spin masters’ argument that the government got rid of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for harmonious relationship with the judiciary.

Unclaimed deposits worth Rs 67,000 crore lying in banks, 87% in public sector banks alone, Parliament told

SBI holds Rs 19,239 crore in unclaimed deposits, or 26% of the abandoned money in public banking system. PNB, Canara Bank follow.

India wanted a stable, prosperous Pakistan but our peace efforts were mistaken for weakness: Rajnath

Modi government had also made numerous efforts to establish peace with Pakistan but has now adopted a different path, militarily, to establish peace, adds defence minister.

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.