#energy-crisis
Oil Jumps 2 %, Nears $100 Again After Fresh US Strikes On Iran ; Escalating Tension Will India Feel The Heat ?
Coal India asks units to ramp up supplies as heatwave fuels record power demand
By Sethuraman N R NEW DELHI May 26 (Reuters) - State-run Coal India has asked its subsidiaries to ramp up coal supplies to power plants to avoid shortages as...
Chart of the Day : How India power sector escaped the brunt of the West Asia war
Countering LPG crisis : Why India is evaluating ethanol cooktops to safeguard kitchens
Iran War Squeezes India’s Gas Power Supply as Demand Hits Record
India’s gas power generation has plunged to the lowest level in at least six years, with the Iran war hitting fuel shipments, straining electricity supplies at a time when a scorching summer is pushing demand to record highs.
Iran rejects Rubio's claims, blames US sanctions for global energy crisis
US-Iran war: Tehran has rejected remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Iran states US sanctions have held the global energy market hostage. It asserts its nuclear program is peaceful and under IAEA supervision. Iran also blames US and Zionist regime a…
Oil Markets Ignore Red Flags as Global Energy Crisis Deepens
Global oil markets remain under severe stress as Hormuz disruptions, weak economic data, and tightening inventories reshape energy flows worldwide. Friday, May 22, 2026 In a week of contradicting narratives, the largest ever US inventory drawdown sparked only…
Oil Markets Ignore Red Flags as Global Energy Crisis Deepens
Global oil markets remain under severe stress as Hormuz disruptions, weak economic data, and tightening inventories reshape energy flows worldwide.
‘Must rise above party politics’: Kamal Haasan calls for national summit to tackle energy crisis
To mitigate the immediate economic burden on citizens, the actor-politician proposed a dual-action plan requiring coordinated efforts between the Centre and state governments
IEA chief warns global oil reserves down to just weeks of supply as Hormuz crisis deepens
The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that commercial oil inventories have only a “few weeks” of supply left. Even though countries have released 164 million barrels from emergency reserves, those reserves are limited and “not endless.” Thi…
'Impact on India less due to good management, foresight': Harsh Vardhan Shringla on global energy challenges due to West Asia crisis
India's energy crisis impact remains limited. Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla credits the government's effective planning and timely intervention. Energy prices globally have surged significantly. India has cushioned this impact through diversification…
India faces LPG gap of 400,000 barrels a day as energy crisis goes on
India faces LPG gap of 400,000 barrels a day as energy crisis goes onnikkei.com
Intellectual Yet Idiot: Ed Miliband and the Economic Illiteracy Driving Britain’s Energy Crisis
Britain cannot afford another decade of IYI governance. Keeping the lights on, quite literally, depend on it. The post Intellectual Yet Idiot: Ed Miliband and the Economic Illiteracy Driving Britain’s Energy Crisis appeared first on Watts Up With That?.
High gas prices are just the beginning: How the Iran war is changing the global energy map
The largest global energy-supply shock in history is causing chaos around the world. Here are the winners and losers.
US/Iran Energy Shock Damage Is Spreading in Asia
In the Asian shock, four transmission channels play a role. In the case of oil, elevated risk premium is coupled with physical tightening via Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Lliquefied natural gas (LNG) poses a more severe constraint than oil and thus structura…
The rupee’s future depends on some factors beyond India’s control but policy should focus on the rest
India's currency has been falling since before the Gulf war began, but its impact on India’s balance of payments has added to the downward pressure. The end of today’s energy crisis would bring relief, but till then, we must do what it takes to attract capita…
India's PM Orders 50% Slash in Motorcade Size to Save Fuel
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed a 50% reduction in the size of his official motorcade in a bid to conserve fuel amid mounting economic pressures from the ongoing global energy crisis. The cuts to Modi's security convoy, which typically spans…
This Is Why the Hormuz Crisis Is Different From Other Oil Crises
Juan Cole Israel and the United States have destabilized the Persian Gulf and global oil and natural gas supplies for the foreseeable future. The post This Is Why the Hormuz Crisis Is Different From Other Oil Crises appeared first on The Nation.
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran warbostonherald.com
India Rejects Russian LNG Under Sanctions
India has officially declined Russia's offer to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) from projects currently under U.S. sanctions, following April reports of an LPG-laden tanker en route to western India, according to Indian media reports on Monday. Last month, R…
India declines Russian LNG under sanctions, talks continue on permitted cargoes, sources say
India has refused Russian liquefied natural gas shipments under United States sanctions. This decision comes amid energy supply concerns due to Middle East tensions. A Russian LNG tanker bound for India remains in limbo. India prioritizes avoiding sanctioned …
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
Asia’s initial buffers against the Iran war’s energy shock are fraying as a second wave of impacts hits
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
Asia’s initial buffers against the Iran war’s energy shock are fraying as a second wave of impacts hits
‘Truce still far away’: Ashwini Vaishnaw echoes PM Modi’s call to citizens for fuel cuts, WFH amid West Asia war
Global tensions from the West Asia war will impact economies. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged citizens to support the Centre's efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for fuel-saving and cost-cutting measures. India remains vulnerable due to energy…
Rs 1,600-1,700 cr a day, Rs 1 lakh cr in 10 weeks: Cost of insulating India from global energy shock
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rati…
A three-prong strategy can help India curb energy shock implications: HSBC Economist
India can counter global energy shocks with a three-part plan. This involves supporting small businesses through credit guarantees. It also includes strengthening rural employment with programs like NREGA. Finally, the government should boost public infrastru…
A three-prong strategy can help govt curb energy shock implications, says HSBC Economist
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India & ASEAN Economist at HSBC, observed that despite energy shocks usually raising prices and lowering growth, the government is currently prioritising growth, with the central bank handling inflation
Nifty hit by $39 billion FII selloff but why is BlackRock's Ben Powell betting big on India
Despite a $39 billion FII selloff, BlackRock's Ben Powell remains overweight on India, citing normalized valuations and strong medium-term economic prospects driven by demographics and reforms. He attributes the foreign exodus to AI fever and the energy crisi…
Explained: How a new Central government SOP aims to accelerate FDI for priority sectors
The new SOP comes amid a scramble of FDI globally amid heightened global uncertainties due to the ongoing energy crisis, disruption due to tariffs that have slowed down global trade and growth.
India's LPG consumption slides 16 pc in April amid West Asia conflict
Cooking gas LPG use in India saw a significant 16 percent drop in April. Supply issues stemming from the West Asia conflict impacted availability for homes and businesses. This led to reduced consumption compared to last year and the previous month. Other fue…