Crude oil settled marginally higher by 0.25% at Rs 7,984, as uncertainty surrounding US-Iran diplomatic talks continued to bolster prices. However, the shift in US policy toward economic pressure, rather than military action, has led to a reduction in the geopolitical risk premium. Negotiations between the US and Iran exhibit no immediate prospects for renewal, Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.85%, reaching Rs 7,964, as market participants observed the diplomatic negotiations between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz while evaluating the mixed signals from US inventory data. Technical discussions between Iran and Oman are anticipated to persist regarding the establishment of a permanent Read More
Crude oil settled sharply lower by 3.66% at Rs 7,837, as intensified U.S. economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners heightened uncertainty regarding the timing of a potential resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions aimed at countries that persist in conducting Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with a 0.66% increase, reaching Rs.8,359. This uptick was bolstered by escalating worries regarding potential disruptions to oil supplies from the Middle East, following the United States’ warning of its most stringent sanctions yet on Iran, which has heightened apprehensions about extended limitations on crude flows in the region. Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with a 0.78% increase, reaching Rs 8,151, as concerns regarding shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and persistent supply disruptions provided upward momentum for prices. Shipping through the strategic waterway experienced a slowdown as the majority of shipowners opted to bypass the route, influenced by contradictory statements from Read More
Crude oil settled 0.99% higher at Rs 8,143 as the likelihood of a renewed agreement between the United States and Iran diminished following President Donald Trump’s indication of disinterest in extending the interim peace arrangement, which officially expired on Monday. The development heightened uncertainty regarding future oil flows, especially through the strategically significant Strait of Read More
Crude oil concluded the trading session with a 2.45% increase, reaching Rs 8,063, as market participants evaluated the intensifying geopolitical tensions related to the US-Iran conflict and the potential for supply interruptions. Renewed fighting in Lebanon and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified concerns regarding transportation and regional supply security. Meanwhile, Read More
Crude oil settled 0.15% lower at Rs 7,928, influenced by downward revisions to global oil demand forecasts for 2026, a significant increase in U.S. crude inventories, and ongoing uncertainty regarding efforts to resolve the Iran conflict. Ongoing attacks on shipping in the Middle East have introduced additional geopolitical risk; however, this impact has been mitigated Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with a 5.11% increase, reaching Rs 7,803. This uptick was bolstered by a prevailing optimism regarding diplomatic initiatives that may lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, the extent of these gains was tempered by Iran’s stipulations for compensation, the removal of restrictions on its Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline of 5.64%, settling at Rs 7,214, as the alleviation of geopolitical tensions diminished concerns regarding potential supply disruptions from the Middle East. Market sentiment improved following Qatar’s confirmation that a draft proposal to restart U.S.-Iran negotiations was being circulated. U.S. President Donald Trump characterised the proposal as Tehran’s Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session down by 0.95% at Rs 8,037, as diplomatic discussions between Oman and Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz alleviated immediate worries about supply disruptions, even amidst the persistent geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Profit booking also emerged following recent gains, although the downside remained constrained Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a decline of 4.45%, settling at Rs 7,603, attributed to the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions. Sentiment diminished following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks indicating that Washington was involved in constructive discussions with Iran, which had initially raised expectations for a Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline of 4.65%, settling at Rs 8,604, as traders engaged in profit-taking following the recent rally influenced by geopolitical tensions. Despite the correction, the market exhibited significant volatility as the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran persisted, posing a threat to global energy supplies. The U.S. executed Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with an increase of 0.49%, reaching Rs 7,949. This rise was underpinned by intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have maintained a notable risk premium within energy markets. Prices exhibited significant volatility following U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that Iran would be accountable for the fatalities Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the trading session with a slight increase, rising by 0.01% to reach Rs 7,614. This uptick was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which counterbalanced worries regarding the growing global supply. Market sentiment remained buoyed following reports that Iran has encouraged Yemen’s Houthis to brace for possible disruptions Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a notable increase of 3.04%, closing at Rs 7,584. This rise was primarily influenced by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have rekindled apprehensions regarding global energy supplies. The United States has reinstated a naval blockade of Iran, as renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran have heightened concerns regarding Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a notable increase of 8.01%, concluding at Rs 7,360, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that intensified apprehensions regarding global energy supplies. Iran has intensified missile strikes on Gulf nations in response to renewed U.S. military actions, heightening concerns over potential disruptions to oil shipments via the Strait Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a decline of 3.1%, settling at Rs 6,854, as traders took the opportunity to book profits following a recent rally that was fuelled by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite the correction, market sentiment continued to exhibit a pronounced sensitivity to developments related to the renewed conflict between the Read More
Crude oil prices increased by 2.35% to close at Rs 6,705, bolstered by a resurgence of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following reports of a ship being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Sentiment also deteriorated following Iran’s declaration that peace negotiations with the United States would not recommence unless President Donald Trump retracted Read More
Crude Oil prices experienced a decline of 1.39%, settling at Rs 6,525, as diminishing geopolitical concerns overshadowed the positive inventory data. Market sentiment improved following constructive discussions between the US and Iran in Qatar, which raised hopes for a reduction in tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil shipping route. Tanker movements Read More
