Strait of Hormuz
- Middle East
Iran links Hormuz passage for Indian vessels to release of seized tankers
New Delhi: Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized in February, as part of ongoing talks seeking safe passage for Indian-flagged or India-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Monday,…
- News
Iran to hold funeral for killed warship sailors, Aluminium Bahrain cuts output
The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint through which nearly a third of the world’s seaborne oil passes, sat at the heart of the crisis on Sunday, March 15, as Iran kept…
- India
Commercial LPG supply resumed, no retail shortage, says Oil Ministry
New Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder distribution has begun in 29 states and Union Territories, while authorities have stepped up raids and surprise inspections across the country to curb hoarding and black-marketing amid…
- Middle East
2 Indian ships with LPG cross Hormuz safely, Netanyahu’s death rumours spiral
Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the Gulf countries safely crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday, March 14 morning, a senior Shipping Ministry official said. LPG…
- Business
White House now begging world, including India, to buy Russian oil: Iran Minister
Dubai: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the US, despite “bullying India” to end Russian oil imports, is now begging them to buy crude from Moscow, two weeks after its war…
- India
Ride out LPG shortage: An explainer on how to make your cylinder last longer
Hyderabad: There’s anxiety in every kitchen now, with concerns growing over LPG supply disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. And with good reason. However, there are some simple hacks to tide…
- News
Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM as efforts intensify for passage of 28 vessels
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi — their fourth such conversation since the West Asia crisis began — as New Delhi intensifies efforts…
- Middle East
Some ships allowed to pass Hormuz, PM Modi speaks to Iran’s President
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to some countries. “Some countries have already talked to us about passing the strait, and we have cooperated…
- India
50 lakh LPG cylinders being supplied per day, avoid panic booking: Govt
New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Thursday that all steps are being taken by the Government to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, with 50 lakh LPG cylinders being…
- Middle East
Iran’s unrelenting attacks on Mideast shipping, energy infrastructure send oil prices soaring
Dubai: Unrelenting Iranian attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above USD 100 a barrel Thursday, March 12, as American and Israeli strikes pounded the Islamic Republic with no sign…
- World
Brent crude oil tops USD 100 a barrel
Bangkok: The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, topped $100 a barrel early Thursday, March 12, just days after it spiked near $120 in the latest jolts…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad is low on commercial LPG and weddings may be unlikely casualty
Hyderabad: The wedding invitations had already gone out. Guests were flying in from abroad, or trying to, through the flight disruptions that the US-Israel-Iran war has caused over the past 12 days. The…
- Middle East
US-Israel-Iran war: Tehran can be destroyed in an hour, claims Trump; IEA to release stock oil
On the 12th day of the United States-Israel-Iran war, oil prices continue to soar, prompting the International Energy Agency (IEA) to announce the release of 400 million barrels of oil from its…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra hotels warn of shutdown, appeal for uninterrupted gas supply
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association on Tuesday appealed to the state government to ensure reasonable and uninterrupted supply of commercial gas cylinders as oil marketing companies are rationing supplies amid…
- Bangalore
Middle East conflict: Bengaluru LPG consumers engage in panic booking
Bengaluru: Panic enquiries for domestic LPG cylinders have risen at several gas agencies in Bengaluru in the past few days amid concerns over supply disruptions due to the widening West Asia conflict,…
