India Petrol Diesel Exports: Amid the US-Iran war, India’s diesel exports see a huge jump of 20%; Petrol prices fall by 33% – The Times of India

Amid the US-Iran war, India's diesel sales see a massive 20% jump; petrol price drops by 33%

India’s crude inventories fell sharply in March, falling 33% to 8.31 million barrels. (AI image) Impact of US-Iran war: Indian diesel prices rose 20% in March amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. A widening gap between crude oil prices and refined diesel prices led India to raise diesel imports by nearly 20% month-on-month in March, … Read more

Consumer Confidence Continues to Fall as Gas Prices Rise

Gas prices are displayed at a Mobile Gas station on March 17, 2026

Shoppers on their way to the mall are paying more attention to prices at the gas station – and they don’t like what they see. Consumer confidence in March fell 6 percent from the previous month, falling back to levels last seen in December, according to the closely watched University of Michigan Consumer Survey. Joanne … Read more

Markets fall and US oil hits $100 as Trump fails to reassure Wall Street

Markets fall and US oil hits $100 as Trump fails to reassure Wall Street

President Donald Trump has a habit of bending the financial markets to his will. But with the war in Iran, he may have reached the limit of his ability to do so. On Friday, the S&P 500 closed up 1.7% and saw its fifth straight weekly decline, its worst performance since 2022 and a sign … Read more

Even wealthy Americans are struggling economically as gas prices rise and stocks fall | CNN Business

Job seekers attend a job fair held at Amerant Bank Stadium in Sunrise, Florida, on September 25, 2025.

Washington – Americans are growing pessimistic about the U.S. economy as the Iran war continues to shake out, with sentiment falling across all income groups — including the wealthiest. Consumer sentiment fell 6% this month to a final reading of 53.3, the University of Michigan said Friday, down from what was reported earlier this month, … Read more

Even wealthy Americans are struggling economically as gas prices rise and stocks fall | CNN Business

Job seekers attend a job fair held at Amerant Bank Stadium in Sunrise, Florida, on September 25, 2025.

Washington – Americans are growing pessimistic about the U.S. economy as the Iran war continues to shake out, with sentiment falling across all income groups — including the wealthiest. Consumer sentiment fell 6% this month to a final reading of 53.3, the University of Michigan said Friday, down from what was reported earlier this month, … Read more