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Thursday, July 9, 2026
TopicOil Prices

Topic: Oil Prices

Oil set for quarterly drop as Morgan Stanley warns of glut risks

Oil prices have reduced as more tankers return to the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace talks which eased the supply concerns.

IEA hails US-Iran ‘breakthrough’ as oil prices decline to lowest since March. But there’s a caveat

IEA says the interim agreement could restore Gulf supplies, but cautions that months of disruption have impacted demand, depleted inventories and weakened refinery operations.

Saudi Arabia raises price of main oil grade to Asia to a record high premium

Saudi Aramco will increase flagship Arab Light crude prices for May sales to a premium of $19.50 over regional benchmarks for refiners in Asia, still less than what traders anticipated.

India growth seen slowing as Iran conflict shows no sign of easing

Goldman Sachs last week cut its 2026 growth forecast by half a percentage point to 6.5% for the fiscal year starting April, and expects slower expansion due to India’s reliance on imported oil.

Gulf tensions sparked by Iran conflict cast shadow on 9.3 mn Indians & a ‘secret vein of Indian economy’

Global media reports on how India’s remittance is tied to the now-troubled region & the war’s cascading effect on economy. J&K's maiden Ranji Trophy win also drew its attention.

Rupee hits record low of Rs 92 per dollar, stocks and bonds slide as oil surge rattles markets

The RBI intervened by selling dollars to steady the currency, Bloomberg has learnt. The escalating conflict in the Middle East may stoke inflation and worsen the country’s widening trade deficit.

Russian buffer for crude, but India’s LPG imports vulnerable as Iran conflict chokes Strait of Hormuz

India imports roughly 80–85% of its LPG requirements, with bulk sourced from Gulf suppliers, almost all of it coming through the Strait of Hormuz.

Don’t be surprised with a PM gift before elections. That’s how fuel prices are manipulated

Oil prices are nearly 40% lower than they were in June 2022, when fuel prices were effectively frozen; yet, consumers have not benefited from this decrease.

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

On Camera

Dear Lionel Messi, stop giving fans heart attacks in World Cup matches

There should be a public health advisory before every World Cup knockout game in which Argentina plays. And, Lionel Messi needs to stop giving his fans panic attacks.

Why global law firms are betting on India desks instead of India offices ahead of India-UK FTA

Rather than open offices in India, many UK firms are strengthening India teams & partnerships to meet expected demand for advice on international disputes, arbitration & regulatory matters.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.