Syed Rashid Husain

Opec+ fails to bolster oil prices

The cartel seems unable to influence the crude markets much beyond a certain limit. Published 04 Dec, 2023 07:19am

Arab oil embargo?

It would tarnish the image as reliable suppliers that the Persian Gulf states have carved over the past decades. Updated 27 Nov, 2023 08:38am

OPEC and IEA at odds on future of oil demand

Saudi Arabia is convinced that the global crude demand is projected to go up. Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:48am

The changing global oil equation

While the Middle East war has left oil prices unchanged, the world’s transition to clean energy may be the game-changer. Updated 06 Nov, 2023 07:36am

Canadian govt, civil society at odds over Gaza invasion

Canadian varsities and legislatures still trying to balance their pro-Israel tilt with pro-Palestinian public sentiment. Updated 31 Oct, 2023 08:41am

Demand destruction of oil

Is the era of fossil fuels over or is the world transitioning away at a rate that is unsustainable and overly optimistic? Updated 09 Oct, 2023 01:04pm

Situationer: Is Canada becoming ‘the new Pakistan’ for India?

It seems that in a bid to paint a macho and muscular image of himself, India’s Narendra Modi may have triggered some landmines. Published 26 Sep, 2023 07:19am

Benefiting from electric vehicles

As the world shifts towards electric vehicles, global oil demand could drop, putting downward pressure on oil prices in the long. Updated 11 Sep, 2023 10:23am

Building hopes on Saudi investments

The new Pak-Saudi joint venture refinery will be able to export an estimated 35pc-40pc of its output Published 04 Sep, 2023 08:34am

From enemies to frenemies

Convergence of interest is bringing Iran and the US closer, which can help prevent the global crude oil markets from getting red hot. Updated 21 Aug, 2023 09:42am

Oil prices gain momentum

They are already in the $80s, but also have the potential to go into the $90s and even touch the $100 per barrel mark Published 14 Aug, 2023 08:47am

A ‘crude’ game is afoot

The oil market is torn between two conflicting plays of propping up prices or increasing market share Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:02am

A sigh of relief for a weak crude market

Oil is Pakistan’s import bill's largest contributor, and any softening of the market helps Islamabad maintain a better balance of payment scenario. Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:13am

Oil markets continue on a losing streak

Saudi assessment of the market is proving to be correct — crude markets are not as tight as was projected by some. Published 19 Jun, 2023 07:27am

Budget Special: ‘Fueling’ questions

Former PAMA chairman says we cannot benefit fully from plans like laptop scheme without technology transfer and local brand creation. Updated 12 Jun, 2023 09:24am

A hollow achievement?

The higher costs of Russian oil import transport and refining may offset the price differential Updated 29 May, 2023 08:49am

A new global ‘crude’ order in the making

The deal between Riyadh and Tehran and their alliance with Russia and China may result in higher oil import bills. Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:03am

A future for petro-yuans?

In the evolving scenario, Riyadh and its Gulf Arab allies see Beijing as an emerging military power and a potential ally. Published 02 Jan, 2023 08:24am

Playing an ‘oily’ game

While the players in this geopolitical game today continue to be the same as before, they are now aligned differently. Updated 07 Nov, 2022 08:45am

Saudi Arabia’s crude U-turn

Despite not wanting to, Saudi Arabia is back in its role of the global swing producer. Updated 10 Jan, 2021 02:27pm