Energy Crisis
QSR chains brace for slower growth, margin pressure after weak FY26 demand
QSR chains are shifting focus from rapid expansion to profitability, emphasizing value meals and cost management in response to changing consumer spending habits.
5 min read05:06 PM ISTLPG cylinder rates on May 21: How much does domestic and commercial gas cost in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru today
A vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) arrived in Gujarat after crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
2 min read09:14 AM ISTOil prices trade marginally higher as traders await clarity on peace deal, Trump says 'no hurry' on deal with Iran
Oil prices rose marginally on Thursday after a steep selloff, as traders weighed uncertain Iran-US negotiations and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
2 min read09:01 AM ISTDelhi on fuel austerity measures: WFH advisory issued, Delhi Metro to run 24 extra trips, DTC to increase connectivity
Delhi is set for fuel conservation drive as the authorities issued WFH advisory while Delhi Metro has added 24 addition train trips across the network from 18 May.
2 min read18 May 2026Uncharted waters: Why rising waterborne oil supplies are the lifeline of global energy grid
Waterborne oil supplies are serving as a floating pipeline, keeping the world’s most critical economies from coming to a complete standstill.
3 min read17 May 2026Coal makes a comeback, fueled by war in the Middle East
Countries are returning to the highly polluting but reliable source of power after the Iran war effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.
4 min read17 May 2026Pulse of the Street: Indian equities fall as global headwinds and domestic woes bite
Benchmark indices posted their worst weekly slide in two months as the energy shock and record-low rupee rattled investor sentiments.
3 min read15 May 2026LPG gas cylinder price on 11 May: How much does domestic and commercial cooking gas cost in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
LPG cylinder prices in India remained steady on 11 May. Ongoing global supply disruptions are impacting fuel costs, but the government continues to shield consumers from significant price increases amid rising international energy costs.
2 min read11 May 2026Here’s what’s shoring up the global economy during the energy shock
In the two months since the Strait of Hormuz was closed, many of the world’s major economies have been soldiering on.
5 min read4 May 2026Explaining the ABCs of money and markets to kids
An early introduction to commerce and markets helps children understand their links to history, culture and art
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