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ATF hiked 5 per cent for international airlines; domestic rates unchanged

ATF hiked 5 per cent for international airlines; domestic rates unchanged

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There has been no change in ATF prices for domestic airlines. ATF rates for international carriers were increased by USD 76.55 per kilolitre (kl), or 5.33 per cent, to USD 1,511.86 per kl in Delhi, home to India’s busiest airport, according to state-owned oil companies Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz grip is tighter than ever after a month of war

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz grip is tighter than ever after a month of war

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Israel and US strikes have wiped out senior Iranian leaders and hit key targets across the country. But after a month of fighting, it is arguably Iran that has secured the most significant strategic victory — a tightening grip over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has now passed a law introducing a toll and banning US and Israeli vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. (REUTERS) So far in March, the first full month of war, barely six vessels per day on average have traversed the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the world, in either direction. That compares with about 135 a day in normal times, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. Over that time, 80% of the small number of oil tankers exiting the strait have been Iranian — or belong to countries with which it is on cordial terms, the figures show. Electronic interference in the Hormuz area disrupts vessel-tracking systems and some ships disable their transponders, impacting the timeliness and precision of tracking data. Even so, there …

How Two India-Bound Oil Tankers Crossed Strait of Hormuz Undetected | India News

How Two India-Bound Oil Tankers Crossed Strait of Hormuz Undetected | India News

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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 14:36 IST The vessels were carrying roughly three million barrels of crude oil from Iraq & other Gulf producers, and are believed to have moved through the narrow waterway earlier this week Turning off the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which normally broadcasts a ship’s location, can make it harder for vessels to be tracked in real time. (AFP) Two oil tankers headed for India crossed the Strait of Hormuz with their tracking systems switched off between March 5 and 10, according to a report by Moneycontrol citing sources. The vessels were carrying roughly three million barrels of crude oil from Iraq and other Gulf producers, and are believed to have moved through the narrow waterway earlier this week despite heightened security risks in the region due to the US-Israel-Iran war. Turning off the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which normally broadcasts a ship’s location, can make it harder for vessels to be tracked in real time. According to the source, Saudi Arabia has increased cargo loading at its west coast port of …

US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say

US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say

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Published on: Dec 21, 2025 12:58 am IST US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say WASHINGTON — U.S. forces on Saturday stopped a vessel off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump continues to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. US forces stop a second merchant vessel off the coast of Venezuela, American officials say The move, which was confirmed by two U.S. officials familiar with matter, comes days after Trump announced a “blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers coming in and out of the South American country and follows the Dec. 10 seizure by American forces of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast. The officials were not authorized to discuss publicly the ongoing military operation and spoke on condition of anonymity. The action was described as a “consented boarding,” with the tanker stopping voluntarily and allowing U.S. forces to board it, one official said. The Pentagon and White House officials did not immediately respond …

Ukraine hits two Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tankers with naval drones | World News

Ukraine hits two Russian ‘shadow fleet’ oil tankers with naval drones | World News

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Ukrainian naval drones hit two sanctioned tankers in the Black Sea as they headed to a Russian port to load up with oil destined for foreign markets, an official said on Saturday, as Kyiv tries to pile pressure on Russia’s vast oil industry. The two oil tankers, identified as the Kairos and Virat, were empty and sailing to Novorossiysk, a major Russian Black Sea oil terminal, the official at the Security Service of Ukraine told Reuters. Naval drones could be seen speeding towards hulking tankers followed by powerful explosions that caused fires on the vessels, video footage shared by the official showed. Reuters could not independently verify the identity of the tankers in the clips or the location and date of the footage. “Video shows that after being hit, both tankers sustained critical damage and were effectively taken out of service. This will deal a significant blow to Russian oil transportation,” the official said in a written statement. Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil refineries for months, using long-range aerial drones to strike far behind …

Manipur: One Injured as Armed Men Attack Oil Tanker Convoy

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The convoy of loaded oil/LPG tankers was returning to Imphal under the escort of security personnel when the ambush occurred (Representative Image: PTI File) In the wake of the ambush, panic buying of petrol and diesel has been observed at petrol pumps in the valley districts of Manipur At least one person was injured as armed men allegedly targeted fuel tankers in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Tuesday. As many as four fuel tankers were hit in the firing that happened near Keimei village on NH-37 which connects Imphal with Silchar. The convoy of loaded oil/LPG tankers was returning to Imphal under the escort of security personnel when the ambush occurred. Armed men, who are yet to be identified, fired from hilltops targeting the fuel tankers on the highway, in which a driver was shot, police said. As the bullets hit the tankers, oil was seen spilling on the road. Following the attack, security measures in the area have been intensified, and an investigation has been launched by the authorities to apprehend the culprits responsible for the …