Reliance-backed oil refinery in US: What makes Trump’s ‘historic $300 billion deal’ significant? Top 10 points

Reliance-backed oil refinery in US: What makes Trump’s ‘historic $300 billion deal’ significant? Top 10 points

Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the US had 132 operational petroleum refineries as of January 2024. (AI image) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has partnered with America First Refining (AFR) to develop the first large oil refinery project in the United States in nearly fifty years, with President Donald Trump describing…

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Not just oil and gas: How the Iran war is disrupting six other key global commodities

Not just oil and gas: How the Iran war is disrupting six other key global commodities

As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran enters its 13th day, escalating attacks have begun disrupting global commodity markets beyond oil and gas. Explosions and sirens across the region reflect a widening conflict that has rattled energy routes and trade flows.Since the war began on February 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes on…

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Gold, silver price prediction today (March 12, 2026): Will gold hit Rs 1.70 lakh/10 grams & silver rally to Rs 3 lakh/kg?

Gold, silver price prediction today (March 12, 2026): Will gold hit Rs 1.70 lakh/10 grams & silver rally to Rs 3 lakh/kg?

On the weekly chart, MCX Gold is showing a sideways-to-bullish bias after retreating from its recent high. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction: Gold prices are seeing a sideways-to-bullish bias and may rally to Rs 1.7 lakh mark while silver is likely headed to Rs 3 lakh, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex &…

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US 'unfair trade' probe on India, China and 14 others: What Washington is looking into

US ‘unfair trade’ probe on India, China and 14 others: What Washington is looking into

After the Supreme Court dealt a major blow to US President Donald Trump by striking on his strong tariff tool, the administration has launched fresh investigations into what it calls “unfair trade policies” by 16 key trading partners, including major economies like India, China and Japan.The move comes just a month after Trump revised his…

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Maersk to levy surcharge as crisis rages

Maersk to levy surcharge as crisis rages

NEW DELHI: Integrated shipping and logistics company Maersk has decided to levy a temporary emergency bunker surcharge on new cargo bookings to ensure the cross-border movement of essential items amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. However, the surcharge is subject to regulatory approvals and will apply globally, including India, without exception from March 25,…

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China orders immediate ban on March fuel exports amid ongoing Middle East conflict: Report

China orders immediate ban on March fuel exports amid ongoing Middle East conflict: Report

China on Thursday ordered its refiners to immediately halt exports of refined fuel for March in a bid to manage potential domestic shortages triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict, Reuters reported citing sources.The directive was issued by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and covers shipments of gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel, four…

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Oil price today (March 12, 2026): Crude jumps after tanker strikes in Iraq; supply fears persist

Oil price today (March 12, 2026): Crude jumps after tanker strikes in Iraq; supply fears persist

Oil price today: Oil prices surged more than 9% on Thursday, climbing back above the $100-a-barrel mark as fresh strikes on energy supplies and infrastructure in the Middle East heightened fears of major disruptions, overshadowing a record release of crude from strategic reserves aimed at calming markets.Brent Crude jumped 9.3% to $100.50 per barrel, while…

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