US supreme court hears big oil’s bid to block climate damage lawsuits How the court will lean is unclear amid Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil’s attempt to stop lawsuits at state level The Guardian - US · Oct 5
Doing Everything Right but Still Have Dull Skin? Here’s Why If this sounds familiar, it doesn't necessarily mean your skincare routine is bad. Healthy-looking skin depends on much more than the products sitting on your bathroom shelf. Dead skin-cell buildup, dehydration, sun exposure, irritation, lifestyle factors and even using too many active ingredients can all affect how your skin looks.… MyLifeXP · Oct 5
Oil Production is Approaching Prewar Levels, But Aramco's CEO Warned Replenishing Inventories Could Take Years Amin Nasser said about 3 billion barrels of oil have been lost as a result of the war in Iran. International Business Times · Oct 5
What Record Diesel and Heating Oil Prices May Be Telling Other Markets Heating oil isn't just about heating homes. It's also a diesel story. A 42-gallon barrel of crude produces only about 11–13 gallons of distillate fuel. Now add tight inventories, global supply concerns—and a 15-year seasonal pattern turning bearish. History says one thing, today's market says another, and price gets the… Barchart · Oct 5
World's Biggest Oil Giant Warns Global Stockpiles Are 'Scarily Thin' and Could Take Two Years to Rebuild Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser says oil inventories are 'scarily thin' after Middle East disruptions, with restocking potentially taking two years as Hormuz remains critical. International Business Times UK · Oct 5
Who holds the keys to Europe’s emergency oil reserves? National leaders command the valves, the International Energy Agency coordinates global oil volumes, while the European Commission is a vital central switchboard. Euronews · Oct 5
Iran insists it controls Hormuz as rial hits record low and exports dry up Iran's military insisted it retained full control of Hormuz and the foreign minister said the strait could reopen within seven days if Tehran's conditions were met, after US Treasury Secretary Bessent said Iran had not loaded a single barrel of crude onto tankers in September. Euronews · Oct 5
Cotton Starting Monday with a Bounce Back Cotton price action is up 104 to 110 points across most contracts on Monday. Futures saw strength on Friday, with contracts closing steady to 112 higher across the board. December was still down 383 points on the week, despite the Friday gains. Crude oil was back down $1.61 per barrel... Barchart · Oct 5
Bitcoin trades near $86,000 as weaker US jobs data dims October Fed rate hike bets Bitcoin traded near $86,000 on Monday after weaker US jobs data sharply reduced expectations of an October Fed rate hike. Analysts said the softer macro backdrop, improving institutional demand and ETF inflows could support prices, though elevated Treasury yields and oil above $100 may continue to weigh on risk appetite. The Economic Times · Oct 5
Market wrap: ITC, BSE, HCL Tech, Asian Paints top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Monday Indian equity markets rebounded on Monday, with the Nifty and Sensex rising 0.60% and 0.66%, respectively. ITC led the gainers, while HCL Tech and Asian Paints fell sharply. FMCG and consumer durables outperformed, but healthcare and pharma stocks declined as investors assessed global rate and crude oil cues. The Economic Times · Oct 5
FD interest rate hike coming? With rising inflation, many experts expect RBI to hike interest rate Many financial analysts expect the Reserve Bank of India to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points. This forecast is driven by persistent inflation, soaring crude oil prices, and a depreciating rupee. Should the RBI implement this hike, it could lead to higher fixed deposit returns for investors. Meanwhile,… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Current price of oil as of Oct. 5, 2026 When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why. Fortune · Oct 5
India's sunflower oil imports hit four-year low on Black Sea disruption; palm oil rises India’s sunflower oil imports fell 36% in September to their lowest level in more than four years as the Ukraine war disrupted Black Sea shipments, pushing refiners towards palm oil. Palm oil imports climbed to a seven-month high of 810,000 tonnes as buyers also built stocks ahead of the festive… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Rupee ends flat, anchored by RBI intervention in face of global strains The Indian rupee ended little changed on Monday, bolstered by central bank interventions during ongoing pressures. A firmer dollar was observed, approaching a 17-month high due to a weak euro's impact. Crude oil prices increased to nearly $103 per barrel, posing risks to India's economy. India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman… The Economic Times · Oct 5
Barchart · Oct 5 U.S. Stock Futures Muted as Europe’s Turmoil Curbs Risk Appetite; Fed Minutes Awaited December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are down -0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.15% this morning as investors showed little appetite for risk at the start of a new week, with Europe’s political turmoil and fiscal strains firmly in focus.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 India’s BPCL plans $3 billion bond sale to fund Brazil oil bet Bharat Petroleum Corp. plans to raise up to $3 billion through international bonds, mainly funding its $2.8 billion contribution to Brazil’s SEAP-I offshore project and refinancing debt. The move supports India’s push to diversify crude supplies amid geopolitical disruptions. BPCL’s Brazil investment highlights growing interest in South American energy assets.
France 24 · Oct 5 Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead 'Super Intelligence Force' US President Donald Trump has named his National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America's "Super Intelligence" czar, as fears over AI grow. Also, oil markets react to Houthi attacks as well as export data, and France's fiscal woes drive the euro to a 17-month low.
Euronews · Oct 5 Middle East oil exports return to pre-war levels, excluding Iran Oil exports from the Middle East, excluding Iran, exceeded their pre-war average last week, Kpler data showed, as pipelines helped bypass the Strait of Hormuz despite continued attacks on shipping.
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Jindal Stainless, Indian Oil renew lubricants partnership for five years, eye deeper technical cooperation Jindal Stainless and Indian Oil have renewed their lubricant supply partnership for another five years, extending their vendor-managed inventory arrangement at the Hisar unit. The companies said the renewed agreement will support equipment reliability, operational efficiency and energy supplies while opening scope for deeper technical cooperation.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Global Market: OPEC+ keeps November oil output steady as Brent tops $100 Seven major OPEC+ producers agreed to keep November crude output unchanged as the Iran conflict disrupted supplies and pushed Brent above $100 a barrel. Meanwhile, G7 nations plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and refined products, including diesel, to ease energy-market pressures and cushion consumers from soaring fuel…
MyLifeXP · Oct 5 Why This Leaf Burns Like a Lamp? The Pandav Batti Secret What if a simple green leaf could become a tiny lamp? There is a traditional Indian plant known as Pandav Batti, or Pandavara Batti, whose leaves are associated with an unusual use: when oil is applied to a leaf and it is lit, the leaf can burn like a wick.…
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Chole bhature hack: Netherlands man craving desi food finds jugaad to make it without kneading dough; internet divided over the final result A man living in the Netherlands has shared a quirky food hack for Indians missing chole bhature abroad. In a viral Instagram video, Piyush uses a tortilla from Albert Heijn, fries it in hot oil and turns it into a puffed bhatura-like bread. While the hack impressed some viewers, others…
The Economic Times · Oct 5 Rupee headed to 100? How much the psychological red line matters India's rupee has slipped past ₹96 as high US Treasury yields, elevated oil prices and foreign portfolio outflows strengthen the dollar. The IMF says India can allow the exchange rate to act as a shock absorber, while the RBI weighs intervention against reserves, inflation and external risks. Experts debate whether…
International Business Times · Oct 5 Iran's Oil Minister Resigns As Exports Dry Up Due To U.S. Blockade And Tehran's Economic Crisis Deepens As Tehran grapples with an ever-worsening economic crisis, Iran's presidential office confirmed on Sunday that Mohsen Paknejad will be replaced by Hamid Bovard, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company.