Energy & Markets: A US-Iran peace deal and the reported reopening of the Strait of Hormuz sent crude sliding and sparked rallies in India’s oil marketing, aviation and paint stocks, while investors also pushed the Sensex and Nifty higher on hopes of easing inflation and supply risk. Fuel Pricing Watch: Despite the global drop, India’s petrol and diesel rates were largely unchanged in key cities, but OMC under-recoveries fell sharply (petrol down 83% to Rs 3/litre; diesel down 75% to Rs 27/litre), and analysts are watching whether any pump relief follows. Policy & Biofuels: India launched E85 and rolled out flex-fuel momentum, while the ethanol industry is lining up for the next blending phase—if regulators give a clear roadmap. Subsidy Compliance: LPG beneficiaries under PMUY were reminded to complete eKYC by June 30 to avoid subsidy disruption. Ad & Media Business: Bahrain’s Muharraq Municipality is partnering with Batelco to run and invest in 10 digital advertising screen sites along Muharraq Ring Road, signaling more programmatic-ready municipal DOOH. Tech for Marketers: Google’s Chrome is set to kill Manifest V2 extensions by late June, a major shift for ad-blocking tools and how marketers measure and reach audiences. Agency Talent: YAAP hired Sambit Mohanty as group chief creative officer, betting on integrated creative, content and AI-led marketing. Outdoor M&A: oOh!media’s takeover battle heats up as bids rise, with the company signaling a higher minimum offer.