Global Oil Prices

Exports to China to pace up at 14% a year in 2020-30: HSBC

Exports to China are expected to grow by around 14 percent a year in the decade to 2030, potentially outpacing outbound shipment growth to any other country, said an HSBC trade forecast report.

May 28, 2015, 12:35 PM IST

Oil prices mixed in Asian trade

Oil is on an uptrend but neither is it on a steady fall. Oil has stabilised at current prices, and in dicates both the WTI and Brent to remain in this USD 60-USD 70 range.

May 26, 2015, 11:05 AM IST

Oil prices slip in Asian trade

Now, the rally seems to have fizzled out probably due to profit-taking as the market re-adjusts.

May 22, 2015, 10:13 AM IST

Oil prices mixed in Asian trade

Global oversupply with weak demand, continue to put a cap on prices despite geopolitical unrest.

May 19, 2015, 11:06 AM IST

Global oil prices shoot higher

Global oil prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday on the falling greenback, which makes dollar-priced crude cheaper for buyers using stronger currencies.

May 13, 2015, 01:06 AM IST

Oil prices retreat on strong dollar

The rebounding greenback makes dollar-priced oil more expensive.

May 11, 2015, 17:05 PM IST

China becomes world's top crude buyer despite economy stuttering

China`s crude oil imports hit a record of almost 7.4 mn bpd, ahead of US.

May 11, 2015, 12:56 PM IST

FM Jaitley expects global crude oil prices to stabilise soon

Worried over the impact of crude price volatility on the economy, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday hoped that the situation in the Middle East would improve leading to stabilisation of oil prices.

Mar 27, 2015, 20:20 PM IST

Indian economy a bright spot in global landscape: IMF

India`s growth is set to rise to 7.2 percent in this fiscal with the economy reviving, helped by positive policy actions that have improved confidence and lower global oil prices, according to the IMF.

Mar 11, 2015, 19:08 PM IST

Increasing global oil prices pose risk to inflation: RBI

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said the uncertainty surrounding global oil prices can have an adverse bearing on the inflation outlook though it will endeavour to bring it down to the target of 4 percent by 2016-17.

Mar 04, 2015, 14:40 PM IST

Indonesia posts $710 mn trade surplus in January

Southeast Asia`s biggest economy saw exports slide 8.09 percent on-year to $13.30 billion and imports sank 15.59 percent to $12.59 billion.

Feb 16, 2015, 12:41 PM IST

Oil prices drop as IEA predicts weak rebound

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for March delivery slipped 70 cents to $52.16 a barrel compared with Monday`s close.

Feb 10, 2015, 19:08 PM IST

Govt changes excise duty structure on branded diesel

The government has changed the excise duty structure on branded or premium diesel, shifting from fixed rates to a combination of ad valorem and fixed duty.

Jan 30, 2015, 18:57 PM IST

Cairn India Oct-Dec profit drops 53% to Rs 1,350 crore

Cairn India on Thursday reported a 53 percent drop in its December quarter net profit, crimped by the slump in global oil prices and drop in production.

Jan 22, 2015, 19:11 PM IST

Cheaper oil `bolsters` ECB case for more stimulus: Lagarde

IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday encouraged the European Central Bank to unleash fresh stimulus on the ailing eurozone, saying falling global oil prices increase the risk of deflation.

Jan 15, 2015, 23:32 PM IST

Ruble down around 5% against dollar on back of falling oil price

The Russian ruble on Tuesday plunged by around 5 percent against the dollar as global oil prices tumbled towards a six-year low.

Jan 13, 2015, 20:49 PM IST

Crude price slump a boon for India, says RBI

The dramatic fall in global crude prices is a big boost for India as it can bring down the country's annual oil import bill by about USD 50 billion, RBI Deputy Governor Urjit Patel has said.

Jan 13, 2015, 17:03 PM IST

Asian shares tumble as oil gloom deepens

Asian shares tumbled on Tuesday as sliding oil prices and political uncertainty in Greece forced investors out of risk assets and into the safety of government bonds.

Jan 06, 2015, 09:14 AM IST

Gulf braces for tough times over oil price plunge

Pumping about 17.5 million barrels per day, GCC countries are forecast to lose at least half their oil revenues, or around $350 billion a year, at current price levels.

Dec 19, 2014, 10:21 AM IST

Reduction in gas prices is a net positive for US economy: WH

A reduction in the global oil prices is net positive for the US economy, the White House has said, pointing out that for the first time in 2014 America is now exceeding both Saudi Arabia and Russia in oil production.

Dec 17, 2014, 15:10 PM IST