There are five reasons why Ukraine has been able to hold off Russian aggression.

Economy
March 8, 2022, 11:38 a.m.

According to analysts, a mix of good preparation, national camaraderie, and Russian blunders fueled their performance against a numerically vastly greater army.

As votes close, a Rs 6 increase in petrol costs is expected, with oil testing $139.

Economy
March 8, 2022, 11:35 a.m.

According to sources close to the situation, the government's general thought is that state-run fuel dealers will be allowed to raise prices by Rs 5-6 per litre in tiny increments to mitigate the impact.

Russia issues a warning to the West, threatening $300 per barrel oil and gas supply cuts to the EU.

Economy
March 8, 2022, 11:33 a.m.

On Monday, oil prices soared to their highest level since 2008 after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated the US and its European partners were considering blocking Russian oil imports.