Oil Prices
Mojtaba Khamenei's ‘god’s will' escape during US-Israel strike that killed his father: What does leaked audio reveal?
Leaked audio reportedly reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, narrowly escaped a US-Israeli missile strike on February 28 by stepping outside moments before the attack, while his wife and son tragically died in the explosion.
2 min read03:34 PM ISTCrude oil prices today rise 2% to $103 on supply worries amid US-Iran war. What's the near-term outlook?
Crude oil price today: Brent crude futures rebounded after a fall in the last trading session as supply disruption risks lingered. The Strait of Hormuz has been significantly disrupted by the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which is now in its third week.
2 min read09:57 AM ISTHow some ships are sneaking through the Strait of Hormuz
The more oil that heads out of the Persian Gulf, the less competition there is for barrels from the U.S., which should ease prices for everyone.
4 min read06:30 AM ISTOil prices slide 3% as some ships transit Strait of Hormuz
GLOBAL-OIL-PRICES:Oil prices slide 3% as some ships transit Strait of Hormuz
3 min read01:04 AM ISTStocks climb as oil prices ebb; flurry of central bank meetings on tap
GLOBAL-MARKETS/ (WRAPUP 7, GRAPHICS):GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks climb as oil prices ebb; flurry of central bank meetings on tap
4 min read12:58 AM ISTMEA clarifies India hasn't engaged in bilateral talks with US amid Trump's call to deploy warships to Strait of Hormuz
India clarifies that it has not engaged in bilateral talks with the US about ensuring safe passage for merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement follows US President Donald Trump's calls for nations to deploy warships to keep the crucial maritime corridor open.
2 min read16 Mar 2026West Asia conflict rattles oil markets, but Citi sees no rush for credit lines
Corporate clients are holding back from drawing bank liquidity despite West Asia tensions, reflecting stronger balance sheets built after the pandemic, says Citi’s global corporate banking chief Jason Rekate.
3 min read16 Mar 2026Dubai Stocks Fall Into Bear Market as Iran War Enters Third Week
Dubai stocks slid into bear-market territory as the crisis in the Middle East caused chaos in the energy, shipping, real estate and tourism industries.
1 min read16 Mar 2026US-Iran war impact: Global brokerages Citi, Nomura slash Nifty 50 December-end targets as Middle East tensions weigh
Middle East conflict prompts Citi and Nomura to cut India's Nifty 50 annual targets amid rising risks to growth and corporate earnings from surging oil prices.
1 min read16 Mar 2026Petrol, diesel prices on 16 March: Check fuel rates in your city today — Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi
Petrol and diesel prices in India remained stable on 16 March, despite global oil market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Here are the fuel rates for Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and other cities.
2 min read16 Mar 2026