Crude oil prices experienced an increase of 0.77%, concluding at Rs 10,669. This rise was bolstered by intensifying geopolitical tensions, particularly as U.S. President Donald Trump established a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of possible military actions should they fail to comply. Supply concerns have escalated as interruptions in Middle Read More
Middle East Conflict
Crude oil prices declined by 3.28% to Rs 9,253, as sentiment was influenced by optimism regarding a potential de-escalation in the Middle East. Donald Trump indicated that U.S. forces might exit Iran in a matter of weeks, fostering optimism that the conflict could be resolved swiftly. Nevertheless, the circumstances continue to be ambiguous, as ongoing Read More
Crude oil prices surged by 2.89% to close at Rs 9,258, propelled by increasing geopolitical tensions and heightened worries regarding potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. The declaration of force majeure by Iraq concerning oilfields managed by foreign companies, coupled with the escalation of U.S. military presence in the area, has intensified concerns regarding Read More
Natural gas prices experienced a significant increase, rising by 4.31% to close at Rs 295.5, influenced by heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have sparked renewed worries about potential supply disruptions. Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City—home to the world’s largest LNG export facility—along with reported hits on energy infrastructure Read More



