Oil Supply
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Centre forms inter-ministerial panel led by Rajnath Singh to monitor energy issues
India | Mar 27, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead an inter-ministerial group to monitor and address issues pertaining to India's oil and gas supplies in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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IRGC clearance, hefty transit toll: Why crossing Strait of Hormuz is not so straight | Explained
Explainers | Mar 26, 2026, 08:35 AM ISTIran's tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global energy flows. With rising tensions, strict vetting procedures and allegations of heavy toll fees, the situation poses a massive threat to international oil supplies and global trade stability.
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IEA announces release of 400 million oil barrels from reserves amid Iran war | What it means
World | Mar 11, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTThe International Energy Agency has agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise markets amid tensions in the Middle East linked to the conflict involving Iran. The decision, backed by all 32 member countries, marks the largest release in the agency’s history.
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'Middle East crisis a burning example': Rajnath Singh warns of global uncertainty, oil supply risks
India | Mar 06, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said the ongoing Middle East crisis reflects deep global uncertainty as traditional geopolitical structures shift. Speaking at the 'Sagar Sankalp' maritime conclave, he warned that instability in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil supplies and trade.
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Iran lashes out against fresh US sanctions
World | Nov 06, 2019, 08:54 AM ISTIrans Foreign Ministry on Tuesday lashed out at the fresh sanctions imposed by the US on people in the inner circle of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the punitive measures highlighted Washington's bullying of other countries. The Ministry claimed the sanctions revealed the desperation and "inability" of the US to use diplomacy.
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Saudi assures India to meet all oil supply commitments
Business | Sep 20, 2019, 02:42 PM ISTPradhan spoke to his Saudi counterpart on phone on Thursday to discuss in details of its supply plan in the aftermath of a massive attack on the Kingdom's crude oil facilities that wiped out as much as 5 million barrels per day of output.
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India committed to buying Iranian oil despite US sanctions: Iran
World | Sep 30, 2018, 07:05 AM IST"We have comprehensive cooperation with India that includes energy cooperation,” said Iranian Foreign Minister.
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Iraq crisis not to affect oil supply to India: Rao Inderjit Singh
India | Jun 25, 2014, 11:55 PM ISTSrinagar: The Centre today said the situation in Iraq was a matter of concern and hoped that the turmoil in the Gulf country will not affect the oil supplies to India.“The new issue of concern