OPEC predicted stronger demand for its crude on a combination of rising global fuel consumption and

set to start trial operations soon, while Zhejiang Petrochemical completed two new crude units earlier

-than-expected drawdown of crude inventories in the United States, the world's biggest oil consumer

By Sharon Cho and Rakesh Sharma Indian buyers, key consumers of cheap Urals crude since the

consumption of the country.... Sector watchers say that while the quantity of crude oil is not much, it

Wednesday virtually abolished the basic customs duty on crude varieties of palm, soybean and sunflower oil

Ants truly are extraordinary creatures, with behaviour that is particularly remarkable in adversity.... This ingenuity offers a valuable lesson in resourcefulness for Pakistan’s policymakers as they steer through the country’s tough economic landscape. The Pakistani economy is currently facing its own flood of challenges, impacting everyone from major corporations to daily wage earners.... This is underscored by recent data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, revealing a troubling picture.

GLOBAL consumption of petroleum and other liquids hit a record high last year and is forecast to

diesel consumption lagged year-on-year. Month-on-month petrol sales were up 4.7 per cent when compared

So, it is less likely for it to cool prices in the near term. This means Opec+ would prefer to have a higher floor price than previously thought, he said.“ Furthermore, there is limited market share threat from the US production growth.... Indonesia is also affected by rains, affecting production.... That, in turn, would not help propel a quick recovery for the Malaysian economy....