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Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay wary

Iran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening its negotiating position. Weak demand from China, its primary buyer, and lingering sanctions concerns are major hurdles. While some oil has been discharged in China, India remains…

The Economic Times

Russia turns to India for gasoline as fuel shortages deepen after Ukrainian strikes

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was in discussions with several countries about importing fuel at acceptable prices. One industry source said India has already shipped at least 60,000 metric tonnes of gasoline to Russia. Another source said two cargoes, each carrying between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes, have been…

The Times of India

India's June crude imports hit record high as Russian supplies surge despite West Asia tensions

India's crude oil imports hit a record 4.93 million barrels per day in June, bolstered by substantial purchases from Russia, which solidified its role as the top supplier. This surge underscores India's robust supply chain resilience amidst global geopolitical tensions. Analysts highlight proactive diversification and procurement strategies as key to…

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India's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data shows

India's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to refiners seeking Russian barrels to offset potential supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz. Russian oil now constitutes over half of India's total crude imports, significantly increasing its…

The Economic Times

Asia's crude oil imports tick up in June but uncertainty reigns

Asia's crude oil imports saw a slight June uptick but remain near decade lows, impacted by the Iran conflict disrupting Middle East shipments. Despite a modest recovery, volumes are significantly down from pre-war levels, with the Strait of Hormuz's uncertain future and China's reduced buying adding to market volatility. Refined…

The Economic Times

Trump says Iran requested Doha meeting as Tehran denies direct US talks

US President Donald Trump said on Monday Iran had requested a meeting in Doha on Tuesday, despite Tehran denying direct negotiations with Washington. Trump said the talks would occur in Qatar, while the White House said US envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner would travel there for high-level meetings.

France 24

Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar

TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday, despite Tehran earlier denying that any technical talks on the deal aimed at ending the Middle East war were planned.

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Hormuz traffic eases, ships continue using disputed Oman route

Despite a projectile striking a vessel, ships are continuing to use a non-Iranian-approved passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic levels saw a slight dip from Wednesday's peak, but many commodity vessels, including oil tankers, are still transiting. Iran insists only its designated routes are authorized, leading to a temporary…

The Economic Times

Traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after attack on ship

Strait of Hormuz traffic saw a dip Friday after a Taiwanese ship was attacked, prompting a pause in evacuation efforts. Despite this, several tankers entered the Gulf to load oil, and two supertankers sought Iranian crude. Crude prices are heading for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns, with Saudi…

The Economic Times

Strait of Hormuz traffic sees sharp uptick but not back to normal

Strait of Hormuz traffic has increased sharply, but remains at roughly half its peacetime level, officials said on Thursday as stranded sailors made their way out of the waterway. Tehran warned on Thursday against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without its authorisation, saying vessels not complying "will be…

The Economic Times

Crude shipments through Hormuz at highest since war amid concerns over Iran exit demands

Crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began. While demand, particularly in Asia, is driving this increase, overall traffic remains a fraction of pre-war levels. Concerns persist about the waterway's long-term stability, even as a UN evacuation…

The Economic Times

Traffic flows through Hormuz continue to improve as IMO evacuation begins: Monitor

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is showing a marked improvement following a US-Iran agreement, with an average of 22 commodity ships daily since June 15, a significant rise from pre-agreement levels. New IMO evacuation routes are also facilitating the passage of vessels, with hopes of evacuating around 50 seafarers…

The Economic Times

Ships return to Strait of Hormuz, but Iran-US clash over tolls raises new risks

Recent reports indicate that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has started to increase following a temporary agreement, although it remains lower than levels seen before the conflict. Navigational difficulties persist due to the presence of mines in specific routes. Shipping companies are expressing unease over a dispute regarding…

The Times of India

The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled even as more ships venture through

Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could…

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India's LPG imports from US set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say

India's LPG imports from the U.S. are projected to cross a record 1 million metric tons in June, driven by Middle Eastern supply disruptions. This surge in U.S. purchases, despite higher costs, ensures uninterrupted cooking gas for households. Efforts to boost domestic production and alternative supply routes are also underway…

The Independent UK

The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through

Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that's constricted global oil supplies

The Independent UK

Number of ships passing through Strait of Hormuz plummets again after Iran closes waterway

The waterway was officially closed on Monday but a handful of ships are still getting through

The Economic Times

Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supply

The Iran war triggered one of the biggest shocks to the global aluminum market, raising fears of widespread smelter shutdowns and prices surging above $4,000 a tonne. However, a strong supply response from the Middle East, China and Indonesia helped prevent a full-blown crisis.

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Indian refiners increase Russian and UAE oil imports ahead of Hormuz recovery

India's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imports. This shift represents a calculated diversification strategy, influenced by attractive discounts and apprehensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Venezuela is stepping into a crucial role, while the…

International Business Times

Oil Tanker Traffic Through Strait Of Hormuz Climbs After US-Iran Deal Reopens Key Shipping Route

Iranian oil tankers that went dark during the conflict have resumed transmitting their locations as crude exports begin moving again.

Euronews

Shipping industry wary of resuming Strait of Hormuz navigation despite imminent deal

The world's most important energy chokepoint may soon reopen, but insurance markets must regain confidence for the shipping sector to resume normal navigation. Meanwhile, Germany has dispatched two naval vessels for a possible mine clearance operation.

Bangkok Post

Recovery signs emerge for ship traffic in Hormuz

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at the levels seen before the Iran-US peace agreement, says the Kpler maritime tracking platform, but there are signs of recovery ahead of Friday's official reopening.

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Crude Oil Prices Sink as Global Oil Supplies Look to Normalize

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.70 (-5.83%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0667 (-2.26%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, with crude posting a 3.5-month low and gasoline posting a 3.25-month low. Crude oil...

The Independent UK

Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow

The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy

The Independent UK

Analysis: Iran's stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz loosens as Gulf Arab oil reaches market

Iran’s stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz may be easing and its own oil problems now seem to be mounting

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