Egypt’s core inflation fell to 8.55 percent year-on-year in September from 8.83 percent in August, the central bank said on Wednesday.   Read Article    +

China has choked back on imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, traders and analysts said, turning to the Middle East for extra supplies amid the two countries’ trade dispute.   Read Article    +

The US sanctions on Iran's energy industry, when it would come into effect on November 5, could potentially spike the petrol, diesel and LPG prices in India.   Read Article    +

The second wave of U.S. sanctions on Iran, effective from Nov. 4, aims to bring Iran back to the negotiation table for a new agreement with a larger set of terms, an expert from London-based consulting firm, Facts Global Energy, told Ana...  +

The United Arab Emirates, which has a history of talking tough on Iran while still buying its oil, appears to be taking steps to comply with looming U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic’s energy industry.   Read Article    +

India is considering setting up a rupee-payment mechanism for trade with Venezuela, besides exporting rice and drugs to the South American nation, all in return for crude oil.   Read Article    +

Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, Pertamina, needs $100 billion over the next 12 years to boost oil output growth, a senior official said on Tuesday.   Read Article    +

Fuel retailers in India are scampering for liquefied petroleum gas ahead of the nation's most celebrated festival, as demand looks set to climb just as drone attacks on Saudi Arabian facilities hurt exports. Read Article  +

With the US giving no clear indication of its stand on India continuing oil trade with Iran, post the November 4 sanctions, industry trackers see zero possibility of waivers.   Read Article    +

Iran won't effect much change during Opec’s sub-committee meeting in the Algerian capital this week, even as it threatened to veto any decision that opposes its national interests, analysts said.   Read Article    +