December Brent oil futures rose to $74.37, while November WTI futures climbed to $70.59.

Market players are also assessing the supply risks from West Asia following the tensions in the region

In India, October crude oil futures traded slightly lower at ₹5,850

Market is also cautious about a potential increase in global oil supply as the OPEC+ is planning to restore production output in December

One thing that is very clear is there is no shortage of oil in the world, said Puri

US crude oil inventories rose by 1.64 million barrels for the week ended October 18. Market estimates had earlier pegged increase at 0.7 million barrels

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At 9.56 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $74.50, up by 0.16 per cent, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $70.28, up by 0.13 per cent

According to the commodities information services provider, India's oil demand decreased in September on a yearly basis, due to above normal rainfall, which affected road movement, construction, and mining activities

Scores of Israeli jets completed three waves of strikes before dawn on Saturday against missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western Iran, in the latest exchange in the escalating conflict between the Middle East rivals

November natural gas futures were trading at ₹254.50 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Monday against the previous close of ₹258.20, down by 1.43 per cent

November crude oil futures were trading at ₹5,686 on MCX during the initial hour of trading on Tuesday

Official data on crude oil inventory level in the US is expected later on Wednesday

Increase in tensions in West Asia also boosted the price of the commodity. The latest developments in West Asia have created apprehensions in the market over possible crude oil supply disruptions from the region.

Market also focussed on outcome of US Federal Reserve meeting later in the week

Market eyes results of the US presidential election

The Trump administration could stimulate economic growth in the US, which could help boost consumption demand in that country, say analysts

The company said this partnership will provide farmers with access to advanced agricultural technologies, training programs, and essential resources to enhance productivity and support Karnataka’s growing horticultural sector

In a letter to various Central ministers, SEA said that this decision could have far-reaching negative consequences for multiple sectors

The shifting from pulses and cash crops towards stable paddy and maize has thrown challenges before policy makers on how to align the crop pattern as per the country’s needs

Inadequate supply in growing regions and demand for coconut as an alternative in many industries have lifted prices, say traders

Sector witnessing good demand for commodity and speciality fertilizers

The tax, levied as Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED), aims to moderate the impact of rising oil prices on consumers.

In the upcoming Lok Sabha session, the Government will re-enact the Aircraft Act of 1934, introduce the Coffee Promotion Bill, and revamp the Indian Boilers Act of 1923 to modernise regulations and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative

The Minister highlighted the importance of creating an energy security fund and exploring rare earth minerals

Oil Ministry’s move to enhance the ease of doing business in the exploration and production sector

Eyewitnesses said activists of Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and several other political groups assembled at Noor Hossain Chattar, or Zero Point, near the Awami League’s central office

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé is the former President of Haiti’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry and in 2015 ran an unsuccessful campaign for Senate

Using a method called accelerated anaerobic composting, a demonstration plant installed in a gated community in Hyderabad is turning dry leaves into bio-manure with recommended nitrogen and carbon content

The currency's decline past the 84 handle is significant as the RBI had been defending that level.

India has to be watchful

Curbs on edible oil exports must be relaxed so that farmers have the freedom to capitalise on global market opportunities, just as consumers benefit from cheap imports

Thee is growing requirement of legal professionals in the country, says the former CM

India has become the second biggest buyer of Russian crude oil since the invasion, with purchases rising from less than 1% of the total oil imported in the pre-Ukraine war period to almost 40% of the country's total oil purchases

Due to high smuggling and illegal trade, the country continues to suffer, and is dependent on international players for its energy security

With mounting voter dissatisfaction over scandals and economic pressures, Ishiba’s position as prime minister is now in jeopardy, facing calls for new leadership.

Petrol and diesel prices will come down in States such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh due to a rationalisation of intra-state freight. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri welcomes move.

To pass on the rise in input costs to customers, the industry has taken price increases

OPEC and the U.S. can help ease oil prices in case there is disruption in supply due to a full-blown conflict between Israel and Iran; while OPEC has enough spare capacity to compensate for the loss of Iranian supplies, much of that capacity is in the Gulf region and potentially vulnerable to attack

Bigger rice shipments from India would beef up overall global supplies and soften international prices

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