The world’s oil demand is expected to climb by more than expected in 2023, according to OPEC, which boosted its prediction in its first upward revision in months. The organization cited China’s relaxation of COVID-19 limitations and slightly better expectations for the global economy. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) predicted on Tuesday…
In response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Rameswar Teli stated that the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) collection for FY23 is estimated at a level of ₹25,000 crores from crude oil production, export of gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The SAED, also…
Early on Thursday in Asian trading, oil prices remained broadly constant as investors balanced the prospect of future interest rate increases from central banks around the world against optimism about the outlook for Chinese demand. Brent crude futures were up 1 cent, trading at $82.71 a barrel, while U.S. crude futures were down 4 cents,…
On Wednesday, the Indian rupee started the day 21paise higher at 82.59 to the dollar due to rising risk on international equities markets, FII inflows, and falling oil prices. “The rupee is likely to strengthen today as a result of the weaker dollar and the upbeat outlook for the world’s financial markets.The expectation that the…
Early Asian trade on Thursday saw a sharp increase in oil prices, driven by signals of tighter supply and hope for a resurgence in Chinese demand. Brent oil prices were up 5 cents, or 0.06%, to $87.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $80.71. A…
Oil prices fell for the third day in a row on Wednesday, as investors worried about the impact on fuel demand from rising global economic threats and increasing COVID-19 regulations in China. Brent crude futures had fallen 51 cents, or 0.5%, to $93.78 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude in the United States was trading…
Oil prices increased on Thursday on mounding supply force concerns among disruptions to Russian exports, the probable for major producers to cut output, and the limited closure of a U.S. refinery. Brent crude increased 59 cents, or 0.6%, to $101.81 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas in-between crude was up 42 cents, or 0.4%, at…
Indian rupee appreciated 44 paise to 79.30 against the American dollar in the opening trade on Wednesday, mainly on account of foreign fund inflows. Besides, a positive opening in the domestic equities amid moderating inflationary pressures helped investor sentiments, according to forex dealers. At the interbank foreign exchange, the Indian rupee opened sharply up at…
The wholesale price-based inflation soften to a five-month low of 13.93% in July on easing prices of food articles and manufactured products. The WPI-based inflation softened for the second consecutive month in July, developing hopes of further decline in wholesale prices in the months to come. The Wholesale Price Index-based inflation, after scaling a record…
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, as investors worried about global oil demand following weak manufacturing data in several countries. Brent crude futures fell 29 cents to $99.74 a barrel, with WTI crude futures down 22 cents at $93.67 a barrel. Prices have been volatile, as investors weigh tight…
