8BP's trading team made at least $500 million in the third quarter of 2021, two sources with knowledge of the company's trading results said, as the energy major benefitted from a gas crisis that has left consumers and industries smarting.

8The state-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) on Tuesday launched an ambitious drone surveillance project to curb pilferage of crude oil, condensate, theft of pipes, tampering of well heads and tapping of crude oil delivery pipelines, besides to strengthen the overall operational security.

8As US benchmark oil crossed $80 per barrel on October 8, a level last reached in November of 2014 and is likely to climb to $100/b, the Union government has to develop both short and medium-term plans to face the potential energy crisis.

8President Joe Biden, hoping to signal U.S. re-engagement with allies after four years of Donald Trump's "America First" policies, heads to a meeting of G20 leaders in Europe this week to discuss energy prices, the Iranian nuclear program and supply chain issues, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday.

8The Government should look for long-term solutions to correct the current situation of heavy reliance on imports and reduce these to 10-15 per cent.

NBA prices were quoted higher in the Ahmedabad market, today.

A fall in DOP prices in the imported market of Ahmedabad was noted on October 27, 2021.

Aniline prices were quoted higher in the Kandla market, today.

Market sources reported an increase in octanol prices in Hazira today.

Robust demand has raised benzene prices at vizag.

Petrochem sources in Kandla have reported a rise in Acetic Acid prices.

ACN prices were quoted higher in the Mumbai market, today.

MEK prices have moved lower in Mumbai.

Petrochem sources in Mumbai have reported a significant lift in VAM prices.

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8The performance of Merrito Polymers (India), a manufacturer of vinyl sheeting and polyvinyl chloride flexible film and foils in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, underlines the problems smaller companies face in this rather crowded business

8Supreme Industries is known for being a PVC pipe manufacturer
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8What sets the company apart is that it has been gaining market share from the unorganized market
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8Mahavir Polyplast is engaged in the manufacturing of pipes such as un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) pipes, casing pipes, ribbed screen pipes, plumbing pipes and column pipes
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