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What Age Should You Start a Skincare Routine and What Ingredients Should It Actually Include

The Teenager Who Doesn't Need a SerumThe earliest a skincare routine makes sense is around 11 to 13, when sebaceous glands become active and the skin's oil production changes. At this stage, the routine should have exactly two steps: a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser and a light, non-comedogenic moisturiser. That's it.…

Times Life · Jul 10

5 Signs of Vitamin Deficiency That Show Up in Your Mouth and Gums Before Anything Else

Cracked corners of the mouth (Angular Cheilitis)Those small, painful splits at the corners of your lips are called angular cheilitis, and they are one of the most reliable early signs of B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), or B12 deficiency. A 2020 review published in the Journal of Nutrition found that angular…

Times Life · Jul 10

Occidental Petroleum Stock’s Unusual Options Activity Signals Bullish Bets Amid Oil Rally

OXY options volume surged by 5.4x the average yesterday, with a 0.07 put/call ratio signaling heavy bullishness. Six unusually active July 17 contracts suggest several options strategies are available to make money.

Barchart · Jul 9

Exxon Mobil, Battalion Oil, Occidental Petroleum Are Trending After Hours as Hormuz Strait Disruption Reignites: XOM, BATL, OXY Spike

Renewed tension in the Middle East sends the oil stocks trending.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Fuel on the fire: why oil companies are profiting as the world gets dangerously hot

The scientific consensus is that burning fossil fuels drives the climate crisis, yet the world’s biggest oil companies are planning to increase production

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

India's fuel consumption drops 3.7% in June from previous month

India's fuel consumption fell approximately 3.7% in June from the previous month. Liquefied petroleum gas consumption saw a significant year-on-year decrease of over fourteen percent. Gasoline sales were down month-on-month but showed annual growth, while diesel consumption rose annually. Naphtha sales experienced a substantial year-on-year drop, and fuel oil usage…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Govt denies reports of Bhutan rejecting India's E20 fuel

India's Petroleum Ministry has debunked claims that Bhutan rejected E20 petrol imports, stating no such offer was ever made. The ministry emphasized that reports suggesting otherwise are inaccurate and urged reliance on official sources. This clarification follows allegations by Congress regarding several neighboring countries refusing India's fuel. The government also…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

Trump Administration Ramps Up Pressure on Oil Industry As Federal Agencies Push States to Investigate Elevated Gas Prices

On Friday, the Donald Trump administration intensified its scrutiny of the petroleum industry by urging state officials to investigate whether oil companies or fuel retailers are unlawfully keeping gasoline prices elevated despite falling crude oil costs.

Benzinga · Jul 4

E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuel

The Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine performance as key benefits. Despite consumer concerns about mileage and older vehicles, the government is pushing ahead with ethanol blending. India is also exploring higher blends like E25 and E85.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Why petrol and diesel prices haven't fallen yet? Hardeep Singh Puri hints at rate cut after sustained low crude prices

Fuel prices might see a dip if international crude oil rates stay low for a few more weeks, according to Union Minister Hardeep Puri. Oil companies are currently using crude purchased at higher prices during the West Asia conflict, leading to past losses. However, sustained low global prices could pave…

The Economic Times · Jul 2