Oil prices smoothen as trade disputes out beat supply concerns

Oil prices dropped on July 9 on taking cues from the latest signs the US-China trade war is dragging on the global economy, although the potential for conflicts in... Read more »

OMC margins see a 150-170 bps drop in fiscal 2019 says Crisil report

Thinner spreads1 and rising under-recoveries are expected to shave the operating profit margins of oil marketing companies (OMCs) by 150-170 basis points (bps) this fiscal, even as crude prices... Read more »

HPCL profit up 70% at ₹2,969.92 crore for March 2019 quarter

State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) reported a 70% rise in its net profit, helped by inventory gain and rupee appreciation that offset a dip in refinery margins. Net... Read more »

Oil prices extend its gains as US ends waivers on Iran crude

Oil had longer gains after rising to a six-month high Monday as the Trump administration said it will no longer give any country a pass on sanctions barring purchases of... Read more »

Trump’s tweet sends oil price tumbling

President Trump’s concern on high oil prices in a fragile global economy sends crude oil prices tumbling. “Oil prices getting too high. OPEC, please relax and take it easy.... Read more »

Oil prices fall, supply however maintains its grip.

Crude oil prices fell low on Monday after gains during the previous session. There were expectations of shrinking supply and signs that China-U.S. trade tensions would ease. That could... Read more »