Shafaqna English– Tuesday’s(18 Aug 2026) trading session in India is likely to see a subdued opening, with benchmark indices showing little movement. The primary drivers behind this cautious outlook are the lapse of the U.S.-Iran truce and the fading prospects of a peace deal, both of which have contributed to sustained oil prices exceeding $91 a barrel.
Fears over energy security have intensified after Tehran hinted at adopting a more confrontational military posture, while U.S. President Donald Trump officially ruled out extending the truce arrangement. These developments have jointly raised the alarm over potential interruptions to oil and gas supplies from the region.
Source: Reuters