Crude oil: OPEC+ increases output by 206,000 bpd amid Middle East tensions

OPEC+ on Sunday announced a higher-than-expected increase in oil production quotas, days after US and Israeli strikes on Tehran triggered Iranian retaliation across the Middle East, according to AFP.The oil producers’ group, which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia and several Gulf states affected by the escalation, said it had “agreed on a production adjustment of 206…

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Semiconductor push: PM Modi inaugurates Micron’s Sanand chip plant; see pics

Photo credit- PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology’s semiconductor facility at Sanand in Gujarat, asserting that India is now expanding its global identity beyond software into hardware manufacturing as it seeks a larger role in the global semiconductor value chain.The US-based company’s ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) plant, the first such facility…

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India’s role ‘essential’ as others push legacy chips, says US envoy at Micron launch

Sergio Gor (File photo) India’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain is “essential” as other countries in the neighbourhood seek to dominate legacy chip production, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Saturday at the inauguration of Micron Technology’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat.Speaking at the event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated…

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‘444 flights expected to be cancelled on March 1’: Civil aviation ministry shares update amid Middle East crisis

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said that more than 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on Saturday and around 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on Sunday as airspace restrictions continue over Iran and parts of the Middle East. In a post on X, the ministry stated: “Due to…

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UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for March 2026: Are drivers paying the war tax amid Iran and US–Israel clashes?

UAE Announces Petrol and Diesel Prices for March 2026: What Drivers in Emirates Need to Know The United Arab Emirates Fuel Price Committee has released its official fuel price updates for March 2026, giving motorists a clear picture of how much they will be paying at the pump for petrol and diesel this month. The…

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UAE market stability, food prices, stock update amid Iran–US-Israel escalation: Panic buying in the emirates as oil prices surge?

UAE Food Stock Update: Are Supermarkets Running Out Amid Iran–US-Israel Tensions? Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, including recent missile exchanges involving Iran, the United States and Israel that rattled Gulf cities and triggered regional alerts, the United Arab Emirates has reassured the public that its markets remain stable and strategic food reserves are…

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Red Sea risks resurface: Exporters warn of shipment delays, higher freight and insurance costs amid Middle East conflict

Indian exporters have flagged fresh concerns over logistics disruptions and rising costs after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory attacks and escalating tensions across the Middle East.Industry bodies said prolonged instability in the region could disrupt key shipping corridors, push up marine insurance premiums and increase transportation costs, affecting outbound shipments…

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