Union Petrol Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday that the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will go up by Rs 50 per cylinder from tomorrow morning for both Ujjwala (PMUY) and non-Ujjwala customers. “The cost would increase from Rs 500 to Rs 550 per cylinder for PMUY beneficiaries. Puri stated that the price…
Natural gas prices fell by 6.67% to settle at ₹330.2 due to weaker short-term demand forecasts, mild weather, and a drop in LNG exports. Despite a dip in production, bearish sentiment dominated the market. The average output in the lower 48 U.S. states slipped to 105.7 billion cubic feet per day in April, slightly below…
Monday’s trading is centred on oil and gas equities because the price of Brent crude oil is close to $60 per barrel, while the price of US WTI crude oil fell below $60 per barrel. It will have an impact on Indian businesses that refine crude oil and produce petroleum products. The US President’s reciprocal…
Crude oil prices fell 6.7% to settle at ₹5,735 after eight OPEC+ countries announced they would go ahead with their production hike plan. While OPEC cited strong fundamentals, it also hinted at pausing future increases if needed. Adding to the downward pressure, the US President’s new tariffs could dampen economic growth and reduce fuel demand….
Jeera prices rose by 0.7% to settle at 23,120, driven by steady domestic demand and export activity, especially from Gulf countries. However, limited arrivals from Rajasthan and a delayed cumin crop in Gujarat contributed to supply concerns. Weather disruptions postponed sowing in key producing states like Gujarat and Rajasthan. Farmers still hold around 20 lakh…
Natural gas prices rose by 2.05% to 347.8, despite a decline in daily output and higher-than-expected demand forecasts for the next two weeks. Gas stockpiles remain 5% below normal levels due to extreme cold in January and February. Average gas production in the Lower 48 states fell to 104.4 billion cubic feet per day in…
Jeera prices increased slightly by 0.13% to 22,585, driven by domestic demand and export activity, especially from Gulf countries. However, supply constraints, including limited arrivals from Rajasthan and a delayed new crop in Gujarat, also contributed to the increase. India’s cumin production for 2023-24 is estimated at 8.6 lakh tonnes, a significant increase from the…
Turmeric prices rose by 1.05% to 13,280 due to lower-than-expected arrivals and strong buying interest. Positive export trends supported the price increase, with shipments reaching a four-year high. However, untimely rains impacting yields in the Nanded region have affected production, with an expected 10-15% decline in productivity. From April to December 2024, turmeric exports surged…
The Indian government has made it mandatory for the wheat industry and trade to declare their weekly stock position on a portal starting April 1. The existing stock limit on wheat will expire on March 31, 2025. The Department of Consumer Affairs stated that traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, and processors must declare their…
India’s oilseed sector is experiencing significant changes due to production estimates, trade dynamics, and global policies. The government predicts a record soybean output of 15.1 million tonnes for 2024-25, while industry estimates are lower at 12.6 million tonnes due to reduced sowing. The government has increased MSP procurement under the Price Support Scheme to stabilize…
