Energy News
Oil Prices Fall Despite Middle East Tensions
Crude benchmarks retreat as investors assess supply recovery, shipping disruptions and possible easing of US sanctions on oil vessels.
G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Oil Barrels
G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves amid rising fuel prices and US pressure on European nations.
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Plan
The PM-DHARA programme will strengthen intra-state transmission networks and deploy 50 GWh of battery storage to support evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable power.
Global Diesel Squeeze Puts Pressure on Indian Fuel Retailers
Disruptions to West Asian and Russian diesel supplies have tightened the global market, while Indian industrial buyers are increasingly turning to retail fuel outlets.
Saudi Arabia Resumes Oil Loadings at Yanbu
Crude and refined-product shipments have restarted from the Red Sea export hub after flows resumed through Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline.
Trump Says US Considering Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
US President Donald Trump says his administration is seriously considering restrictions on diesel exports as record domestic fuel prices intensify pressure on consumers, farmers and freight operators.
REI Expo 2026 Eyes ₹2,800 Crore Bioenergy Investment
Indian Biogas Association expects the upcoming Renewable Energy India Expo to unlock more than ₹2,800 crore in fresh bioenergy investment as India accelerates compressed biogas and circular-energy projects.
India Orders 112 Captive Coal Plants to Maximise Power Output
The Power Ministry has directed captive coal-fired plants of at least 50 MW capacity to maximise generation from October 1 through December 31 as electricity demand rises and fuel stocks remain critically low at many plants.
India's Crude Import Bill Rises 48.4% to $74.8 Billion Amid High Global Prices
Higher international prices drive increase despite a 0.4% fall in import volumes, according to Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell data
Nearly 40% of India’s Coal Power Plants Face Critical Fuel Shortage
Coal stocks at 74 thermal power plants have fallen to critical levels as high electricity demand and logistics disruptions strain inventories
India Says Energy Imports Will Follow Commercial Viability
New Delhi reiterates independent energy policy as new US law raises the possibility of tariffs linked to purchases of Russian oil and gas.
Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Arabia Eases Supply Concerns Through Oman
Oil prices declined as Saudi Arabia arranged additional crude shipments through Oman, while a smaller-than-expected draw in US inventories added pressure to the market.