US-Iran war and the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to India’s crude oil inventories declining by around 15%. This decline is since the US-Iran conflict erupted in late February, as refiners continued operating at steady processing levels despite lower import volumes, according to estimates from commodities analytics firm Kpler.

Fallout from the strikes – alongside a monthslong internet cut imposed by the government – is spurring mass job losses and business closures.

The International Energy Agency says the oil market is likely to remain in deficit until the final quarter of the year, as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz continue to…

US-Iran war and the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to India’s crude oil inventories declining by around 15%. This decline is since the US-Iran conflict erupted…