#strait-of-hormuz
India's crude imports hit 2026 high in September as Gulf supplies surge despite Hormuz risks
India’s crude oil imports rose to a 2026-high of 5.26 million barrels per day in September as Gulf supplies surged, with Iraq becoming the country’s second-largest supplier after Russia. Increased flows through the Strait of Hormuz have offered Indian refiner…
How three colonial powers gained – and then lost – control over the straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
The Portuguese, Dutch and British empires all vied for control over the vital shipping lane.
Equinor Targets 15 Million Tons of LNG as Qatar Exports Stay Blocked
Equinor plans to expand its global LNG portfolio to between 10 million and 15 million tons a year in the early 2030s, targeting European and Asian buyers left short on supply by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, Reuters reported Wednesday. The company expects to…
1 dead after Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media say
State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a "terrorist enemy." He also said the person killed was among the cargo vessel's 10-member crew, and that authorities had not yet identified the projectile.
Fresh attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping fuel fears over oil supplies
During its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a ship was hit by a projectile, raising alarms about the stability of global energy supplies following a prior drone attack. In response, Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its crucial East-West oil pipeline a…
An Iranian commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz with 1 dead, Iranian media say
State-run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded
An Iranian commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz with 1 dead, Iranian media say
An Iranian commercial vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded, Iranian state media s...
Iran, Oman agree on details of new entry and exit routes for Strait of Hormuz, says report
Middle East News: Iran and Oman have agreed on details of new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz and will brief Gulf countries on the outcome of their consu.
Report: International Shipping Firms Deem Iran-Oman Deal for Strait of Hormuz “Unfeasible”
Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographic coordinates for a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. Baghaei said the joint statement between the two countries is in the final rev…
Could Iran Close Strait of Hormuz After Trump Cease Is Over Remark ? Here What It Means for Fuel And Gas Prices
Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver
Hit by supply disruptions due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since March, Asian refiners have been aggressively buying oil from the US, Russia, Africa and Latin America
Opening of Strait of Hormuz welcome move: NSA Doval at BRICS conclave
The opening of the Strait is a very welcome development. It will remove supply chain bottlenecks and (address) shortages in sectors like fertilisers and chemicals, says Ajit Doval
No bids made in Indian Oil Corp tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes
Shipowners stay cautious amid uncertainty over transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
No bids made in Indian Oil tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes, say sources
Indian Oil Corporation has failed to secure any bids for chartering vessels to transport crude oil and LPG from the Strait of Hormuz. Ship owners are hesitant due to the current geopolitical climate, preferring to await clearer terms before entering the regi…
India's LPG imports from US set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say
India's LPG imports from the US are expected to reach a record 1 million metric tons in June as the country offsets supply disruptions from West Asia caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Markets on edge as US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves investors rattled by uncertainty: Seth R. Freeman
Despite a US-Iran ceasefire framework, markets remain volatile due to unresolved issues like Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. While oil prices are sensitive, China's markets struggle with property woes. India, however, shows promise, potentia…
Hormuz reopening spells relief for exporters while shipping risks linger
With traffic resuming through the Strait, exporters expect freight and insurance costs to moderate, shipping schedules to normalise and business confidence to improve
Hormuz Traffic Thins Friday as Shipowners Err on Side of Safety
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to thin early on Friday, just a day after a burst of oil flows through the waterway as the US and Iran vowed to lift a dual blockade. No tankers were seen moving …
India Isn’t Rushing Back to Middle Eastern Oil Despite Hormuz Reopening
Indian refiners have enough crude to last them two months, so they will not be scrambling to buy Middle Eastern cargoes expected to be coming out through the reopened Strait of Hormuz anytime soon. According to a Bloomberg report, however, Middle Eastern prod…
Strait of Hormuz reopening: Recovery likely in phases from July, LPG to get priority
Strait of Hormuz reopening may restore India’s LPG and LNG supplies gradually, with crude flows expected to normalise as energy logistics improve.
India Seen Making Slow Return to Mideast Oil as Hormuz Reopens
India’s state-run refiners have already secured enough crude for the next two months and are in no rush to resume purchases from the Middle East even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial traffic.
Government may lift fuel-supply safeguards once West Asia crisis abates: Official
India plans to ease emergency energy measures as global tensions subside. These steps were taken to ensure fuel availability amid West Asia conflicts. An interim agreement between the US and Iran could normalize shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This wil…
India bond rally defies hawkish Fed on oil rout
Indian government bonds are rallying for a sixth day. Falling oil prices are boosting investor confidence. This is happening despite a hawkish outlook from the US Federal Reserve. Expectations of a reopened Strait of Hormuz are driving oil prices down. Cheape…
Corn Ships Cross Hormuz Toward Iran, UAE Ahead of Trump Deal
A fully-loaded corn ship bound for Iran entered the Persian Gulf after crossing the US blockade line outside the Strait of Hormuz, ahead of the US-Iran interim peace deal aimed at reopening the waterway.
Pakistan duty drawback benefits may spoil India’s Basmati party
Islamabad plans to extend duty drawback benefit for the fragrant rice export beyond June, when trade via Strait of Hormuz is set to normalise
Is the Strait of Hormuz Open or Closed on May 31 , 2026 ? Latest Update on Global Shipping Route
Say Hello to your wive : Trump big claim on Strait of Hormuz over peace deal , Iran rebuttal
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Global markets are keenly watching U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the Strait of Hormuz, alongside crucial U.S. jobs data and euro zone inflation figures. India's rupee faces pressure, while Colombia heads to the polls. Meanwhile, the AI-driven tech sector cont…
India - bound oil tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new report
A new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic competition arena in the Indian Ocean. This region is re-emerging as a key theatre, with China's energy dependence exposing vu…