Crude oil concluded the trading session with a 1.66% increase, reaching Rs 5,896, bolstered by escalating geopolitical tensions and indications of robust demand. The market responded to reports indicating that the U.S. might adopt a more stringent approach toward Iran, which could involve intercepting tankers should nuclear negotiations collapse. Although preliminary discussions seemed promising, market Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a modest increase, closing up 0.79% at Rs 5,870, as market participants continued to evaluate the suitable geopolitical and supply-side risk premium. Sentiment was cautiously bolstered by remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who conveyed an optimistic outlook regarding negotiations with Iran aimed at limiting uranium enrichment. Nevertheless, tensions continue to Read More
Crude oil prices experienced downward pressure, concluding the session with a decline of 2.46% at Rs 5,746, as the easing of geopolitical risk premiums followed Tehran’s confirmation of upcoming discussions with Washington this week. The announcement alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions in the short term, although ambiguity remains regarding the extent of the negotiations. Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 1.7%, reaching Rs 5,802, bolstered by supply disruptions and a depreciated U.S. dollar. A significant winter storm caused a temporary disruption in U.S. crude production and halted exports from Gulf Coast ports, leading to a rebound in shipments and a tightening of near-term supply. Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant increase, closing with a gain of 3.49% at Rs 5,630. This surge was largely attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threats toward Iran, which heightened concerns regarding possible disruptions in supply. Further assistance was derived from disruptions in Kazakhstan, where operations at the significant Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.94% at Rs 5,569, reflecting market responses to a confluence of supply-side disruptions, optimistic demand forecasts, and geopolitical uncertainties. Prices stabilized following a brief halt in operations at two significant oil fields in Kazakhstan, which has heightened immediate supply apprehensions. Sentiment was further shaped Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a decline in the previous session, closing down by 1.14% at Rs 5,210, as investors took profits while evaluating the wider ramifications of the US military operation in Venezuela, in conjunction with other persistent geopolitical risks. Market sentiment exhibited a cautious demeanor following OPEC+’s decision to maintain its output policy, sidestepping Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a slight decline, closing lower by 0.42% at Rs 5,213, as the impact of a modest increase in US inventories overshadowed existing geopolitical risk premiums. The downside, however, remained constrained in light of diminishing expectations for a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and South America. Supply Read More
