Bloomberg In the villages of India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, even some family members returning home from the cities aren’t allowed in. State officials have told village councils to keep returning labourers from entering the town or meeting people due to fears they may be infected with the coronavirus. Instead, they’re forced to stay in schools or farms ...

Bloomberg The Trump administration has a plan for helping drain US storage tanks filling up with crude: Persuade other countries to buy those American barrels first. That “Buy American” pitch is coming in the form of administration officials exhorting foreign allies to prioritise US crude. The effort involves both the departments of Energy and State, said two people familiar with ...

Bloomberg Australia will increase its oil stock through an agreement with the US to help support the global market, following a video conference with G-20 energy ministers. Energy markets in Australia were operating safely and securely and the government is working with the sector to maintain supply for electricity, gas and liquid fuels, Energy Minister Angus Taylor said in a ...