Brent Crude & India — Ministry of External Affairs

Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have surged significantly due to the disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between the United States>>> and Iran>>>, impacting global energy markets.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the attack, urged parties to cease targeting civilians, and is coordinating assistance for affected Indian nationals.

Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures rose more than 3% in early trading, moving above $96 per barrel, due to investor concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies from the region.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs issued official statements expressing India's deep concern over the renewed attacks in West Asia and calling for de-escalation and a diplomatic solution.

Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices dropped significantly due to the ceasefire and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs issued an official statement welcoming the ceasefire and reiterating India's call for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy.

Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures climbed significantly due to stalled peace efforts in the US-Israeli war on Iran, the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates' nuclear plant, and concerns about escalating conflict in the Middle East.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs>>> issued an official statement condemning the drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant and calling for dialogue.

Brent Crude: Brent Crude oil prices surged by 5% earlier in the day and were trading around $95 per barrel, up 2%, due to renewed hostilities between Iran and Israel.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: India's Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with Omani authorities and other Indian ministries to ensure the safety of the Indian seafarers.

India — Ministry of External Affairs: The India — Ministry of External Affairs established a Special Control Room and provided helpline numbers to assist Indian nationals amidst escalating tensions in West Asia and the Gulf region.