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Iran, India emphasize expansion of oil, trade cooperation

Tehran Times

Tehran Times

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June 26, 2026

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Iran, India emphasize expansion of oil, trade cooperation

TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister, in a meeting with the Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in the fields of oil and energy.

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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...

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

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...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 5, 2026

India eyes oil exploration expansion after shortages

India eyes oil exploration expansion after shortages

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 11, 2026

Indian envoy in Sri Lanka meets visiting business delegation

They discussed expanding Indian exports and strengthening the bilateral trade partnership, including building stronger supply chains

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

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Related coverage for "Iran, India emphasize expansion of oil, trade cooperation": South China Morning Post — India eyes further oil exploration after Iran war shortages. The Economic Times — What protected India's oil supply during Iran crisis . Daily Sabah — India explores oil exploration expansion after Iran war disruption. Borneo Bulletin — India eyes oil exploration expansion after shortages. The Hindu BusinessLine — Indian envoy in Sri Lanka meets visiting business delegation. Seeking Alpha — Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran