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Smoke rises after an Iranian drone was intercepted, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Manama, Bahrain. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Published – March 08, 2026 12:48 pm IST Source link
Explosions erupt following strikes at Shahran Oil Refinery in Tehran on March 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP The United States and Israel hit five oil facilities with overnight strikes in and near the Iranian capital that killed four people, an official told state TV on Sunday (March 8, 2026). “Last night, four oil depots…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Saturday (March 7, 2026) to carry on the war with Iran, saying Israel had a ‘systematic plan to eradicate the Iranian regime’, as Tehran insisted it would not surrender. The Israeli premier’s pledge in a televised address to pursue the war “with all our force” came on a…
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The story so far: The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important chokepoints, has been experiencing a near-total collapse in commercial traffic following rising tensions in West Asia. More than 20% of the world’s total oil and gas shipments, and nearly 40% of India’s, pass through the strait. What is the significance…
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On March 1, a day after the U.S. and Israel started bombing Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview that the Iranian leaders wanted to resume negotiations. “I have agreed to talk,” he said. A response came swiftly from Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. “We will not negotiate with…
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An oil industry source said single bottle domestic consumers will be allowed to make fresh bookings only after 21 days from the date of last booking and those with double bottles can book only after 30 days. File | Photo Credit: PTI With restrictions placed on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies for both domestic and…
Iran launched missiles and drones across the Gulf in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes that started on February 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The…
IOCL issued a statement seeking to reassure consumers that the country has adequate reserves, dismissing social media chatter about a “fuel shortage” as “rumours”. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Govt. invokes Essential Commodities Act, tells oil companies to prioritise domestic supply; order seeks to re-prioritise allocation of propane, butane streams for cooking gas production Despite…
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An Uncle Sam American military recruitment poster is seen in Times Square as the nation reacts to “major combat operations” in Iran on February 28, 2026 in New York City. | Photo Credit: AFP A ceremonial event to honour American veterans at the White House, and the war of nerves between the Pentagon and AI…
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Indian Oil Corporation Ltd terminal at Kondapalli near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. File | Photo Credit: Rao G.N. Addressing concerns about a potential fuel supply shortage in the country amidst the escalating tension in West Asia, India’s largest oil marketing company (OMC) IndianOil informed Friday (March 6, 2026) that reports suggesting a shortage of petrol…
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