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 experienced a decrease of 0.26%, concluding at Rs 6,551. This decline occurred as market pressures mounted following OPEC+’s decision to increase production targets starting in August, alongside a recovery in exports through the Strait of Hormuz, which alleviated concerns regarding supply disruptions. The producer group sanctioned an extra output increase of 188,000 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
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 decline of 1.45%, settling at Rs 7,054, which represents the lowest closing level since early March. This downturn in market sentiment can be attributed to reports of a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran, intended to resolve the extended conflict that has significantly impacted global energy supplies. The Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a decline of 1.86%, closing at Rs 9,168, as renewed optimism regarding diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran alleviated immediate concerns over supply disruptions. Market sentiment improved following remarks from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who indicated that there had been slight progress in mediated talks with Iran. Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline of 5.62%, closing at Rs 9,463, as market participants exhibited a cautiously optimistic outlook regarding potential diplomatic advancements between the US and Iran, thereby diminishing the immediate geopolitical risk premium. While President Trump suggested that the conflict might conclude “very quickly,” he also cautioned about the potential for Read More
Crude oil prices concluded the session with a slight decline of 0.12% at Rs 9711, as market participants weighed the implications of tightening supply conditions against the backdrop of diminishing expectations for global demand. Market sentiment exhibited volatility following OPEC’s downward revision of its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026. This adjustment aligns Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a notable decline of 3.57%, settling at Rs 9,698. This movement reflects the market’s attempt to reconcile rising geopolitical risks with the potential that the current tensions are merely components of ongoing negotiations. Renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, including attacks on vessels and Read More
Crude oil declined by 2.05% to settle at Rs 9,665, influenced by a reduction in geopolitical risk sentiment as optimism surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran ceasefire increased. Market participants responded to signs of renewed diplomatic engagement, which may ultimately lead to the stabilization of supply disruptions. Nonetheless, fundamental apprehensions regarding a wider energy crisis remain, as Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant correction, declining by 7.37% to close at Rs 8,571, as the alleviation of geopolitical tensions exerted downward pressure on the market. Reports indicating that the U.S. and Iran are amenable to additional discussions regarding a more extended ceasefire have contributed to a reduction in the risk premium, despite prior Read More
Crude oil increased by 0.64% to close at Rs 6,092, as market participants closely monitored geopolitical developments related to U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations. Indirect negotiations in Geneva ensued after a U.S. military buildup in the region, sustaining concerns regarding potential supply disruptions. Markets are incorporating a geopolitical risk premium of $8–$10 per barrel, primarily associated with Read More
Crude oil declined by 2.57% to close at Rs 5,642, influenced by increasing supply expectations and a reduction in geopolitical tensions. Output at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field is experiencing a gradual recovery following a January outage, while indications of easing tensions between Iran and Russia have also influenced market sentiment. In a further indication of a Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a modest increase of 0.22%, closing at Rs 5,114, primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed apprehensions regarding possible supply disruptions. Sentiment improved following the United States’ decision to implement a complete halt on maritime traffic associated with sanctioned oil tankers connected to Venezuela, in response to the confiscation of Read More
Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline, closing down 1.38% at Rs 5,071, as markets contended with increasing indications of oversupply and escalating concerns regarding a global oil glut. Rising output from OPEC+ alongside robust production increases from non-OPEC producers, especially in the Americas, has persistently exerted downward pressure on prices, as Brent crude approaches Read More
