‘A serious war is going on…’: Govt assures ‘no shortage of fuel’ amid LPG supply concerns during Middle East conflict

Union minister Piyush Goyal. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday assured that India is not facing any fuel shortage despite growing volatility in global energy markets triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Addressing reporters in Tiruchirappalli, Goyal said the government is closely monitoring developments and taking proactive measures to ensure…

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Gold, silver price prediction today (March 11, 2026): Where are gold, silver headed in the near-term amid US-Iran war tensions?

The trajectory of bullion prices could depend on the duration & intensity of the conflict as global investors reassess risk exposure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have been stuck in a range for some time now and developments on the US-Iran front will determine trajectory, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities &…

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‘Historic $300 billion deal’: Trump announces Reliance investment to build first new US oil refinery in 50 years

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a “historic” $300 billion deal to build the first new oil refinery in the country in 50 years, backed by investment from India’s Reliance Industries. The project, planned at the Port of Brownsville in Texas is expected to increase energy production and generate thousands of jobs.Trump made the…

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Banks shielded, oil spike may hurt: Moody’s

MUMBAI: Rating agency Moody’s Ratings and its Indian affiliate Icra said the West Asia conflict should have limited near-term impact on India’s banking system, though a prolonged oil spike could dent growth and lift inflation.Moody’s baseline view sees banking outlook stable and real GDP growth at 6.4% in FY27; credit/deposit growth broadly aligned, loan growth…

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Rupee gains as oil slips but volatility remains high

MUMBAI: The rupee rebounded Tuesday, closing at 91.81 against the dollar, up 54 paise from Monday as oil cooled and equities rebounded amid President Trump’s assurances of West Asia risk being short-lived. Brent crude plunged to below $90.8 a barrel after briefly nearing $120 a day earlier, easing pressure on India’s import bill and lifting…

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