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 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
Natural gas prices decreased by 2.57%, closing at Rs 280.3. This decline was influenced by anticipations of reduced feedgas demand from LNG export facilities, coupled with stronger-than-expected storage injections. Freeport LNG has declared a period of scheduled maintenance at its pre-treatment and liquefaction facilities, set to occur from 10 July through late August. This maintenance Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a decline of 1.25%, concluding at Rs 307.8. This movement was primarily driven by expectations of above-normal storage levels, which overshadowed the support provided by warmer weather forecasts and consistent LNG export demand. Despite forecasts for above-average temperatures through July 23, which are anticipated to elevate cooling demand and enhance gas 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 significant decline of 4.24%, settling at Rs 6,669. This movement reflects increasing indications of enhanced global supply conditions alongside a reduction in geopolitical risks. Market sentiment showed signs of deterioration as an increasing number of oil tankers readied for transit through the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating fears regarding potential supply Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline of 3.84%, settling at Rs 6,983, as the easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions. Market sentiment improved following reports of advancements in negotiations between the United States and Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that discussions conducted in Switzerland Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a notable decline of 3.25%, settling at Rs 8,073. This drop can be attributed to the easing of geopolitical tensions, which has alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Market sentiment showed signs of deterioration following the announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the cancellation of military Read More
Gold and silver prices maintained their upward momentum for the third straight session on Monday, starting notably higher on the Multi Commodity Exchange after the announcement of a preliminary agreement between U.S. and Iranian officials aimed at resolving their conflict. In the domestic market, silver futures for July 2026 delivery increased by Rs 7,200 (2%) Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a decline of 3.7%, settling at Rs 294.4. This drop was influenced by expectations that U.S. gas inventories will remain well above seasonal norms, even in the face of robust summer cooling demand. Market sentiment was influenced by a modest rise in daily production and ongoing confidence in sufficient supply availability. Read More
Natural gas prices increased by 0.27% to close at Rs 301.6, bolstered by predictions of warmer-than-anticipated weather throughout the United States in the upcoming fortnight and a steady decrease in production levels. Anticipations of elevated temperatures extending into late June are expected to heighten electricity demand for air conditioning, consequently augmenting natural gas consumption by Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a decline of 4.13%, settling at Rs 308.6. This movement was largely influenced by profit booking following recent gains, alongside a slight uptick in production levels. Market participants responded to the evolving supply and demand dynamics, even as the fundamentals continued to provide a supportive backdrop. According to LSEG, the average Read More
Natural gas prices increased by 2.48% to close at Rs 309.9, bolstered by reduced domestic production levels, anticipations of heightened cooling demand, and short-covering activity in the futures market. Production in the Lower 48 states averaged 108.8 billion cubic feet per day in June, a decrease from 109.7 bcfd in May, which offers fundamental support Read More
Natural gas prices increased by 2.39% to close at Rs 261.5, bolstered by decreasing production levels, enhanced short-term demand forecasts, and robust liquefied natural gas export activity. Production in the United States. In April, production in the Lower 48 states has declined, reaching an 11-week low as subdued spot prices have led producers to reduce Read More
Natural gas increased by 0.68% to close at Rs 265.8, buoyed by anticipations of heightened demand and continued robust flows to LNG export terminals. The most recent EIA data revealed a 36 Bcf injection for the week ending March 27, which stands in stark contrast to the five-year average withdrawal of 4 Bcf, suggesting a Read More
Natural gas prices experienced an increase, closing up 3.06% at Rs 289.7, bolstered by a stronger-than-anticipated withdrawal from U.S. storage, indicating robust near-term demand. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a decline in inventories of 54 billion cubic feet for the week ending March 20, significantly surpassing market expectations. Total stockpiles have decreased to 1.829 Read More
Natural gas prices increased by 0.68% to close at Rs 280.9, buoyed by a temporary decline in production, primarily attributed to freezing conditions impacting pipelines in North Dakota. Notwithstanding this, the overall perspective continues to be ambiguous, as projections for more temperate weather are anticipated to diminish heating requirements in the forthcoming weeks. This atypical Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a decline of 1.92%, concluding at Rs 291.9, influenced by predictions of more temperate weather and a slight reduction in demand expectations for the upcoming week. Given that temperatures are anticipated to hover around seasonal averages for the remainder of March, it is reasonable to conclude that heating demand will likely Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a significant decline in the previous session, closing 4.92% lower at Rs 276.1, following Donald Trump’s assertion that the conflict involving Iran might conclude “very soon,” which alleviated some of the risk premium in energy markets. Nevertheless, uncertainty persists at high levels as Qatar, the world’s largest LNG export hub, remains Read More
Natural gas increased by 2.17% to close at Rs 282.2, buoyed by near-record levels of LNG export flows and revised forecasts indicating colder weather and heightened heating demand in the forthcoming two weeks. In February, the average flows to eight U.S. LNG export facilities reached 18.6 bcfd, nearing the record levels observed in December, thereby Read More
