The Latest Breaking News from Petroleum

Petroleum dealers press for GST tax regime

Petroleum dealers in TN urge Central/State govts to switch to GST/uniform tax regime. This follows a peaceful protest by dealers from certain States. Uniform taxes would benefit consumers/dealers near borders. Dealers demand increase in margins. Low-volume dealers struggle due to competition/high expenses. 6,500 retail outlets in TN sell fuel supplied…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Crude Settles Higher after a Fire Shuts Down a U.S. Refinery in Louisiana

October WTI crude oil (CLV23 ) on Friday closed up +0.78 (+0.99%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV23 ) closed up +6.40 (+2.48%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday posted moderate gains, with gasoline climbing to a 1-week high. Crude garnered support Friday after Marathon Petroleum shut the Garyville refinery in...

Barchart · Aug 25, 2023

Petroleum asphalt remains in Yellowstone River, even after cleanup from train derailment

Two months after a railroad bridge collapse sent carloads of hazardous oil products plunging into Montana’s Yellowstone River, the cleanup workers are gone and a mess remains

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Karnataka has 312 operational CNG stations, 1,414 more planned

Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas recently told the Rajya Sabha that 312 CNG stations had been established in Karnataka while 1,414 more will be set up in 8-10 years.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Many Indane LPG distributors object to being forced to sell biscuits and flour in Chennai

Many distributors of the Indane liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) of the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. are objecting to the oil marketing company (OMC) asking them to sell products of two private brands.

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

How High Will Oil Prices Rise?

Nearby WTI and Brent crude oil futures settled at $70.64 and $74.90, respectively, at the end of Q2 2023. WTI futures were 6.65% lower in Q2 and fell nearly 12% over the first half of 2023. Brent fell 6.25% in the second quarter and was almost 12.75% lower over the…

Barchart · Aug 4, 2023

IIT Madras to offer PG course on applied petroleum engineering

IIT Madras’ Digital Skills Academy is offering a web-enabled postgraduate advanced certification course in applied petroleum engineering and hydrogen energy. The Institute is partnering with Zemblance Hydrocarbons and experts from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, IndianOil, GAIL (India) and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. to provide practical insights. The hybrid programme…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

How much oil is produced in the US?

Since 2018, the US has been the largest producer of crude oil in the world.

USAFacts · Aug 1, 2023

3 Quality Energy Stock Buys Investors Are Pursuing

With fossil fuels likely to find continued usage in the foreseeable future, quality energy stocks HF Sinclair (DINO), Weatherford International (WFRD), and CVR Energy (CVI) are justifiably popular on Wall Street. Read on….

StockNews.com · Jul 25, 2023

British Petroleum delegation from U.K. visits VIT, Vellore

BP delegation visits VIT Vellore to create awareness on digital trends in energy industry. Four-member team, led by Ms. Joanne Legge, held strategic discussion with VIT founder-chancellor G. Viswanathan. Pro vice chancellor Partha Sharathi Mallick briefed delegation on intellectual capital, research activities, infrastructure and industry interface. Deans from various schools…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023