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India approves plan to expand strategic oil reserves

Borneo Bulletin

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July 11, 2026

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Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 5, 2026

India eyes oil exploration expansion after shortages

India eyes oil exploration expansion after shortages

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 5, 2026

India explores oil exploration expansion after Iran war disruption

Left under a strain of the biggest energy supply shock in decades during the Middle East war, import-dependent India is now expanding domestic crude exploration, its oil minister s...

The Economic Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

What protected India's oil supply during Iran crisis

What protected India's oil supply during Iran crisis

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 5, 2026

India Unveils $10 Billion Oil Exploration Drive After Middle East Supply Shock

India is accelerating its domestic oil and gas exploration strategy with a 10 billion investment program, following what officials described as the country's most severe energy supply disruption in decades during the recent conflict in the Middle East.

TASS

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· Jul 1, 2026

India’s June oil imports hit record 4.93 mln bpd, over half from Russia

The expert pointed out that Indian refiners have already secured oil supplies for the first half of August

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

India eyes further oil exploration after Iran war shortages

Hit by the biggest energy supply shock in decades during the Middle East war, import-dependent India is expanding domestic crude exploration, its oil minister says. India, the world’s third-largest importer of oil and the second-largest buyer of liquefied petroleum gas, faced major disruptions due to restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict between the United States and Iran. With a temporary US-Iran deal in place to pause hostilities, oil and gas shipments are flowing through...

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

India Considers Resuming Iranian Crude Purchases if U.S. Extends Sanctions Waiver

(NaturalNews) Indian state-owned refiners are weighing a return to purchasing Iranian crude oil if the United States extends a temporary sanctions waiver beyond its...

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 1, 2026

Govt extends Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure by one year

The extension comes at a time when India’s foreign policy is focused on managing multiple strategic challenges

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 26, 2026

India ends restrictions on commercial gas after supply from Mideast eases

NEW DELHI, June 26 : India has removed restrictions on supplies of commercial liquified petroleum gas imposed during the...

The New American

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· Jun 24, 2026

U.S. Oil Reserve Less Than 350M Barrels

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve now holds only a little more than 330 million barrels of oil after Trump ordered a drawdown. ... The post U.S. Oil Reserve Less Than 350M Barrels appeared first on The New American.

OneIndia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Big Boost For India's Defence Sector: Govt Opens Strategic Missile Manufacturing To Private Companies

In a major development in India's Defence sector, the Central Government has decided to open the country's strategic missile production sector to private companies. This is for the first time that India has taken such a step. Till now the missile

Bloomberg

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· Jul 2, 2026

India Plans to Expand Oil Reserves to Guard Against Price Spikes

India plans to build larger oil inventories, expand storage capacity and deepen supply partnerships to hedge against the kind of price volatility seen during the Iran war.

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

KazMunayGas, Chevron discuss oil export diversification via CPC and BTC routes

KazMunayGas, Chevron discuss oil export diversification via CPC and BTC routes

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington

U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq's oil and natural gas resources.

Times of India

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· Jun 23, 2026

Will Asia return to Iranian oil? Tehran races to secure largest oil importers after US waiver,

Iran is actively seeking new buyers for its oil in Asia, including India, Japan, and South Korea, following a temporary US sanctions waiver. This move aims to clear millions of barrels stored at sea and diversify its customer base beyond China. While some refiners are cautiously exploring opportunities, uncertainty surrounding US policy and ample alternative supplies are tempering immediate commitments. Discussions also involve longer-term arrangements and other energy products.

POLITICO

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· Jun 25, 2026

Les pays de l’UE souhaitent que l’exploration pétrolière soit vue comme un investissement vert

Les changements proposés pourraient amener des géants pétroliers comme TotalEnergies à figurer dans des fonds d'investissement durables.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 22, 2026

NMDPRA to issue import permits to bridge LPG supply gap – Umar

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will issue and closely monitor import permits to bridge 165,000-metric-tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply gap in the third quarter of 2026. The post NMDPRA to issue import permits to bridge LPG supply gap – Umar appeared first on Vanguard News.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Harga minyak kukuh, Petronas perlu percepat pelaburan

PETALING JAYA: Harga minyak yang lebih kukuh kini menjadi pemangkin utama kepada Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) untuk menggerakkan semula pelaburan sektor huluan yang sebelum ini ditangguhkan, sekali gus mengurangkan justifikasi syarikat untuk terus mengambil pendekatan berhati-hati terhadap perbelanjaan modal. Menurut CIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd., gabungan harga minyak yang tinggi, aliran tunai yang lebih mantap serta ... Read more The post Harga minyak kukuh, Petronas perlu percepat pelaburan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Pew Research Center

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· Jul 7, 2026

What to know about U.S. oil production and consumption in 6 charts

Here are six facts about U.S. oil production, consumption, imports and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

West Asia Crisis Saddled India’s State Oil Firms With ₹74,781 Crore in Fuel Losses

India's oil marketing companies absorbed 74,781 crore in fuel losses during the West Asia crisis, minister Hardeep Puri disclosed Thursday. Meanwhile India set a crude import record with Russian oil crossing 50 percent of supply in June.

OpIndia

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· Jul 1, 2026

How a war between Israel and Arab nations more than 50 years ago had pushed Brazil to blend Ethanol with Petrol, with India and others getting inspired

India’s mandatory shift to E20 petrol has sparked debate over vehicle mileage and engine safety. While car owners express concern, the government defends the rollout as a highly strategic, decades-old national policy modeled after Brazil to slash oil imports and boost rural economies.

Business Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

India's 90% import trap: Vedanta's Anil Agarwal urges push to unlock 300 billion barrels of oil

Vedanta Oil and Gas has built one of India's largest private upstream portfolios, with interests across 44 onshore and offshore blocks spanning nearly 47,000 sq km across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, and Andhra Pradesh, covering both conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon resources.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pakistan needs export-led growth strategy to unlock trade potential: PFC CEO

Pakistan needs export-led growth strategy to unlock trade potential: PFC CEO

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jul 5, 2026

OPEC+ Approves 188,000 bbl/d Output Increase for August 2026

Seven core members of OPEC+ have agreed to implement a crude oil production adjustment of 188,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) for August 2026, according to a release by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). OPEC+ is an alliance between the core OPEC and a broader group of non-OPEC oil-exporting countries. The decision follows [] The post OPEC+ Approves 188,000 bbl/d Output Increase for August 2026 first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 13, 2026

Canadian Natural Resources: A Dividend Machine In A Volatile Oil Market

Canadian Natural Resources: A Dividend Machine In A Volatile Oil Market

The Hill

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· Jul 6, 2026

OPEC+ companies slightly boosting production as oil prices slide

A group of oil-exporting countries has agreed to a modest increase in oil production, though current prices are already relatively low. Seven OPEC+ nations have said they will increase their production goals by 188,000 barrels per day. The participating countries are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman. Multiple nations in the Middle...

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Hydrocarbons: Corfu drilling enters final stretch, Kyparissiakos to follow – Exploration timeline

The American oil company is entering “Block 10” with a 70 stake, while the first exploratory drilling west of Corfu is scheduled for February 2027 The post Hydrocarbons: Corfu drilling enters final stretch, Kyparissiakos to follow – Exploration timeline appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Tribune

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· Jun 26, 2026

EAM Jaishankar meets IFS ’10 batch undergoing Mid-Career Training Program-II

Jaishankar underscored the importance of preparing a foreign policy for Viksit Bharat.

BizNews

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· Jul 13, 2026

A decade after Oilgate, SANPC gets the keys to South Africa's fuel reserves

A decade after Oilgate, SANPC gets the keys to South Africa's fuel reserves

Quartz

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· Jun 22, 2026

The U.S. waived sanction on Iranian oil as part of its deal with Tehran to end the war

The temporary general license allows the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products through mid-August

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 27, 2026

2 Oil Stocks Still Worth Buying With Oil Down to $70 a Barrel

Oil is around 70 a barrel, well off the 112.95 it was back in April. With the Strait of Hormuz reopening, oil stocks have slumped, but in the long run, countries will be looking to build up their reserves.

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