$7 billion gas bill sees developing Asian nations sour on LNG future

Indian equities ended lower as the Closing Auction Session continued creating divergence between Sensex and Nifty. Banking and financial stocks dragged benchmarks, while auto and IT outperformed. Analysts said Nifty’s 24,500 support remains crucial despite easing momentum and continued profit booking.

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United States crude oil stocks increased by 2.5 million barrels last week. Refinery processing eased slightly, and crude imports saw a modest rise. Gasoline inventories fell by 1.6 million barrels, while distillates decreased significantly. Cushing, Oklahoma, oil inventories also rose above operational requirements. This data led to a decline in U.S. crude futures prices.