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Trade Iran-US Interim Peace Deal May Support India's Growth But Inflation and Fiscal Risks Remain: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India, in its bi-annual Financial Stability Report, stated that the interim peace deal between Iran and the United States could support India's economic growth by normalising supply chains and easing geopolitical tensions. However, it warned that elevated oil and commodity prices, along with weaker global growth, could weigh on domestic expansion in 2026-27, while inflation and fiscal deficit pressures remain key concerns.
Logistics Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Return Service to Suez Canal as Security Assessed
Maersk, in a joint decision with Hapag-Lloyd, will return its AE15 service to the Suez Canal starting July 24, marking a tentative step back to the route after Houthi attacks forced diversions. The move frees capacity and reduces transit times, but security risks persist. Meanwhile, Suez Canal revenues have plummeted 40% in 2024, and 780 vessels remain on the Cape route.
Commodities Crude Slips Toward $70 as Tankers Return to Hormuz After US-Iran Peace Deal
Crude oil prices tumbled toward $70 per barrel as tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz resumed after the US and Iran reached a peace deal. Brent crude fell to $72.90 and WTI to $69.61, with physical cargoes trading at discounts globally. The return of normal flows and potential increase in Iranian exports are easing supply concerns.
Commodities Iran peace deal sends oil and gas prices lower, but relief at the pump may be slow
The Iran-US peace deal signed on 18 June 2026 ends the war that began in February, reopening the Strait of Hormuz. UK petrol and diesel prices remain elevated but have started to fall, while UK gas prices have dropped to 98p/therm from a war peak of 157p. Jet fuel prices, which soared to $1,838 per tonne, are declining. However, household energy bills are set to rise 13% in July due to Ofgem's pre-set cap, and air fares may stay high due to lingering customer hesitancy.
Trade Iran Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz: Oil, Jet Fuel, and Energy Prices Begin to Stabilize
The Iran-US peace deal signed on 18 June 2026 is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lowering energy prices after months of war-driven inflation. UK petrol remains at 154.72p/litre, diesel 174.30p, while jet fuel prices have halved from war peaks but remain above pre-war levels. Deferred nuclear talks create uncertainty.
Commodities Iran-US Peace Deal Reopens Hormuz: 62 Million Barrels Set to Flood Market, Asia Braces for Oil Glut
The US-Iran peace deal has ended the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, releasing 62 million barrels of crude stranded in supertankers. Asian refiners, who secured alternative supplies during the conflict, now face a potential oil glut. The forward curve for Middle Eastern grades has shifted into contango, signaling bearish sentiment.
Commodities Crude Oil Futures Plunge After Reports of US-Iran Interim Peace Deal Digitally Signed
Crude oil futures declined sharply on Thursday morning following reports that the US and Iran had digitally signed an interim peace deal to end the war in West Asia. The deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive US sanctions on Iranian oil, easing global supply. IEA data showed a potential surge in oil supply, while US EIA reported a decline in crude inventories.
Commodities Diesel Plunges as IEA Report Offers Bullish and Bearish Signals Following U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
The International Energy Agency's monthly report provides data supporting both bullish and bearish oil price views following the U.S.-Iran peace deal. Diesel prices have fallen sharply, with DOE/EIA retail diesel at $5.059/gallon, down 15.1 cents. ULSD on CME settled at $3.1702/g, down 44.24 cents in four days. IEA estimates global supply will average 102.4 million b/d in 2026, a drop of 3.9 million b/d from 2025, while demand is set to decline 1.1 million b/d. May production plunged to 94.5 million b/d, down 13.6 million b/d from pre-war levels.
Commodities Middle East Peace Deal: Iran to Resume Oil Exports as Brent Crude Plunges Below $78
The US and Iran are set to sign an interim memorandum of understanding, allowing Iran to immediately resume oil exports and access a $300 billion economic development programme. Brent crude dropped below $78/barrel, falling 15% over four sessions, as markets price in increased supply from the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Business Dalal Street Cheers US-Iran Peace Deal, Oil Slide; Sensex Rises for Fourth Day
The BSE Sensex rose 544 points to 76,808, marking its fourth consecutive gain, driven by the US-Iran peace deal and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Brent crude fell below $80/barrel for the first time in over three months. Meanwhile, the government's offer for sale in GIC received strong investor response, with plans to raise about Rs 3,000 crore.
Trade India Inc gears up for Middle East rebound after peace deal
Following a peace agreement, Indian FMCG and auto companies are ramping up exports to the Middle East. AWL Agri Business, Parle Products, Dabur, and Maruti Suzuki are increasing capacity utilization and expecting lower prices as freight surcharges ease.
Commodities US-Iran Peace Deal Could Push Brent Below $80 per Barrel, Boosting India's Crude Oil Supplies
A potential US-Iran peace deal, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, could push Brent crude below $80 per barrel within two to three weeks, according to Indian refinery executives. The Gulf region supplied 40% of India's crude imports before the conflict, and resumed flows would ease supply constraints and lower freight costs. Additional OPEC+ output and the return of Iranian crude are also expected to pressure prices lower.
Commodities Brent crude slips as markets await clarity on US-Iran peace deal details
Brent crude futures edged lower on Tuesday as traders remained cautious after the US-Iran peace deal announcement lacked specific terms. August Brent slipped 0.30% to $82.92, while WTI eased 0.12% to $80.65. President Trump claimed ships carrying oil are moving out of the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran's President Pezeshkian said a final agreement has not yet been reached, keeping markets on edge.
Business West Asia peace deal lifts Sensex 736 points, rupee strengthens 40 paise
The West Asia peace deal between the US and Iran sent Indian stocks soaring, with the Sensex gaining 736 points to close at 76,264. Foreign portfolio investors turned net buyers after days of selling, while crude oil prices plunged over 5% and the rupee strengthened 40 paise to 94.71 against the dollar.
Commodities ‘Let the oil flow’: What Trump’s possible peace deal with Iran, Strait of Hormuz opening mean for India
US President Donald Trump announced an imminent peace deal with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, causing crude oil prices to fall from peaks of $120 to below $85 per barrel. For India, which imports nearly 90% of its oil, this could ease pressure on the rupee, current account deficit, and retail fuel prices, though impacts may take time to materialize.
Commodities U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Unleashing Global Oil Supply
The United States and Iran have reached a peace deal to end the war and lift restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's crude oil flows. The agreement suspends sanctions on Iranian oil, releases $24 billion in frozen assets, and provides a 60-day period to negotiate a permanent settlement. The U.S. will lift its blockade within 30 days, but analysts caution it will take two to three months for shipping to fully normalize due to mines and supply chain bottlenecks.
Business US-Iran Peace Deal Lifts Markets: Asian Stocks Soar, Dollar Slides to June 5 Low, Oil Tumbles & Gold Jumps 2%
The United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade. Global markets rallied on Monday, with Asian stocks surging, the US dollar falling to a 10-day low, oil prices tumbling over 4%, and gold jumping 2%.
Trade US-Iran Peace Deal May Help Boost India's Exports, Stabilise Rupee
The US and Iran have reached a peace deal to end a four-month war, with the agreement to be signed on June 19 in Switzerland. Export bodies and analysts say reopening the Strait of Hormuz will stabilise energy markets, strengthen the rupee, and boost India's exports, which had fallen sharply during the conflict.
Commodities Crude oil futures decline over 4% after Trump announces Iran peace deal
Crude oil futures declined by more than 4% on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a peace deal with Iran, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the naval blockade. August Brent crude fell to $83.27 per barrel, while July WTI dropped to $80.55. Other commodities like natural gas also declined, while jeera and dhaniya futures rose.